Senior Program Manager - Undersea Systems & Maritime Tech

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the Undersea Systems Division's maritime technology programs, including remote vehicle systems, sensors, and ISR solutions. You will drive from prototype design to full deployment for Navy missions, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams across the U.S.

Ideal candidates have extensive US Navy program experience, PMP certification, and a track record of managing multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts.

Qualifications

• 20+ years' total experience in the US Navy environment.
• PMP Certification required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance (US Citizenship).
• Strong customer focus and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and programmatic leadership for a large maritime program.
• Support business development, capture activities, including proposal development and costing.
• Drive technical innovation and product improvements aligned with Navy missions.
• Lead program and capture execution with staffing and funding planning.
• Lead and mentor a matrixed team of engineers.
• Travel up to 25% to support customer needs and conferences.

Skills

PMP Certification

Program leadership

US Navy experience

Strong communication

Team mentorship

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Job description

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the Undersea Systems Division's maritime technology programs, including remote vehicle systems, sensors, and ISR solutions. You will drive from prototype design to full deployment for Navy missions, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams across the U.S.

Ideal candidates have extensive US Navy program experience, PMP certification, and a track record of managing multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts.