Strategic Naval Programs Manager – FMS & Global Delivery

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Program Manager to lead Foreign Military Sale Navy programs supporting upgrades, sustainment, systems integration, training, and transfer of naval systems. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage cost, schedule, and performance, and serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and foreign partners.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic contract execution, effective stakeholder engagement, and disciplined risk management across CONUS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of relevant experience with increasing engineering management responsibility.
• At least five (5) years of USG ship or submarine construction or repair/overhaul experience.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales programs and geographically dispersed/OCONUS operating environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, and information organization skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in maritime environments.

Responsibilities

• Influence mission success by balancing operational excellence, sound financial stewardship, risk management, and customer satisfaction while delivering critical capabilities to US and international navies.
• Lead all aspects of contract execution to achieve cost, schedule, technical, and performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and Leidos leadership.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendor partners to ensure integrated program execution.
• Prepare and present executive briefings, technical documentation, and Government-facing reports.
• Direct program planning and resource allocation, including staffing, facilities, budgets, and Management Reserve within contractual guidelines.
• Lead cost, schedule, and performance management activities.
• Review and approve financial, technical, and programmatic deliverables prior to Government submission.
• Develop, maintain, and recommend Integrated Program Baselines (IPBs) and resource-loaded schedules that support effective program execution.
• Monitor contract performance and implement corrective actions to maintain program objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention efforts to ensure continuity of operations and sustained program performance.
• Mentor and develop program personnel while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities across multiple workstreams to achieve customer objectives.
• Lead program risk management activities by identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and communicating risk posture to Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and all contractual and administrative requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Program Manager to lead Foreign Military Sale Navy programs supporting upgrades, sustainment, systems integration, training, and transfer of naval systems. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage cost, schedule, and performance, and serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and foreign partners.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic contract execution, effective stakeholder engagement, and disciplined risk management across CONUS and