Task Order Manager Lead

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Task Order Manager Lead to supervise AI S task orders and coordinate with government stakeholders. The role requires leading technical teams, risk management, and delivering clear customer communications across AIS sustainment and upgrades.

The ideal candidate has a senior background in F-16 testing equipment and related SE, with DoD clearance and a strong program management track record. Hill AFB, UT, onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience managing government programs.
• Active US DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Technical knowledge of F-16 Automatic Test Equipment and related support equipment.
• Experience with F-16 AIS variants (AIS, IAIS, VXI-IAIS, R-IAIS, ATE, SERD hardware) and related SE.
• Experience planning, directing, coordinating program support activities for military systems.
• Familiarity with LCSP and MFP development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technical and administrative operations of task orders.
• Coordinate priorities with government stakeholders and Leidos leadership.
• Provide leadership and guidance to analysts and technicians.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to AIS sustainment, upgrades, and obsolescence.
• Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal communications; author requirements documents and advise customer on technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Government programs

F-16 equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities:

The Task Order Manager Lead will oversee day‑to‑day technical and administrative operations, including:

• 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

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Original Posting:

October 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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