Strategic Leader, Subcontract Program Management

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership of the Subcontract Program Management function, mentoring staff, and aligning procurement with prime contracts and small business goals.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; reside within a commutable distance from Gaithersburg, MD.

The Senior Manager drives enterprise-wide compliance, oversees SOWs, RFPs, and procurement, and partners with executive leadership and program offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in subcontract management, procurement, or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage teams of program management professionals.
• Deep expertise in prime contract compliance, SOW development, RFP processes, and source selection.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance enterprise-level objectives with program-specific needs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and executive-level briefing skills.
• Familiarity with small business plans, socio-economic classifications, and federal procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of Subcontract Program Managers.
• Oversee SOW development and subcontractor onboarding plans.
• Coordinate staffing, funding, and technical direction across subcontract efforts.
• Lead the SPM organization's proposal lifecycle support and BOM development.
• Monitor subcontractor performance trends and drive mitigation plans.
• Communicate with executive leadership and customers on subcontract matters.

Skills

Leadership

Subcontract Mgmt

SOW Development

RFP & Source Selection

Executive Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

MS Office

SLATE

Job description

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership of the Subcontract Program Management function, mentoring staff, and aligning procurement with prime contracts and small business goals.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; reside within a commutable distance from Gaithersburg, MD.

The Senior Manager drives enterprise-wide compliance, oversees SOWs, RFPs, and procurement, and partners with executive leadership and program offices.