Task Order Manager Lead

Leidos; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Task Order Manager Lead to coordinate multiple task orders for F-16 AIS programs at Hill AFB, UT. You will lead technical teams, liaise with government stakeholders, and guide analysts and technicians to ensure mission success.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years in government program management, DoD Secret clearance, and strong F-16 ATE knowledge. Master’s and PMP are preferred; ACS experience is a plus. The role is full-time and on-site at Hill AFB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 12+ years in managing government programs or equivalent experience.
• US Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Proven technical knowledge of F‑16 Automatic Test Equipment and related SE.
• Experience interfacing with government personnel and managing multiple task orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical task order teams.
• Coordinate priorities with government stakeholders and Leidos leadership.
• Provide leadership to analysts and technicians.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to AIS sustainment, upgrades, and obsolescence.
• Prepare clear written and verbal communications, including requirements documents for the customer.

Skills

Task order management

F-16 ATE

Government liaison

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

F-16 ATE

Support Equipment (SE)

Job description

Position: Task Order Manager Lead Location: Hill AFB, UT

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready to unleash your potential? The Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Task Order Manager Lead to join our F-16 Avionics Intermediate Station (AIS) Product Support Integrator (PSI) team. This highly dynamic IDIQ environment includes numerous simultaneous task orders and a broad network of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role ensuring seamless coordination, effective performance, and mission success. Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing technical task order teams
• Coordinating priorities and assignments with government stakeholders and internal Leidos leadership
• Providing leadership and guidance to analysts and technicians
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to AIS sustainment, upgrades, and obsolescence
• Preparing and delivering clear written and verbal communication, including authoring requirements documents and advising the customer on technical issues

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in managing government programs (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree)
• US Citizen: Possessing an active DoD Secret clearance
• Proven technical knowledge of F‑16 Automatic Test Equipment and associated Support Equipment
• Demonstrated experience with F‑16 AIS variants, including AIS, IAIS, VXI‑IAIS, R‑IAIS, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) hardware, and related ancillary SE
• Proven management experience in planning, directing, and coordinating program support activities; interfacing with government personnel; conducting feasibility studies; cost evaluation; standards compliance; and logistics support analysis for military systems
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and Materiel Fielding Plan (MFP) development and execution

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• PMP Certificate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• F-16 Avionics Project Management
• F-16 Production Supervisor experience
• AMSOPP1

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.