Technical Manager - Data Transmission

Leidos Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Data Transmissions Systems Product Team on the AEGIS contract at Kennedy Space Center. The role requires deep technical knowledge, program leadership, and proven personnel management to drive performance and improve operations.

The position involves supervising staff, coordinating staffing needs, and ensuring project success through effective delegation and collaboration with cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to delegate and track multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to develop, motivate, and effectively manage the workforce.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior management in determining staffing requirements.
• Interviewing, selecting, and training staff.
• Managing reporting staff according to overall company policy or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Establishing group goals and objectives.
• Developing staff to maximize potential.
• Planning, assigning, and delegating work duties to employees.
• Allocating use of available resources.
• Handling employee complaints, grievances, and employee discipline when necessary.
• Evaluating current business processes and systems.
• Planning and implementing procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.
• Formulating department/unit policies and practices.
• Monitoring work orders and ensuring systems are up-to-date and accurate.
• Utilizing ISite and/or comparable budget/financial applications to track work package workflows for materials and budgets.
• Responsible for the achievement of contract/department/division productivity and quality goals.
• Identifying issues and collaborating with other functional groups to come up with creative plans to deliver on projects.

Skills

Staff management

Delegation

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The AEGIS program at Leidos is seeking a Technical Manager to serve as the manager or lead for the Data Transmissions Systems Product Team on the AEGIS contract at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The Technical Manager will serve as a subject matter expert, providing in-depth knowledge of industry issues, trends, and local systems at KSC.

The Technical Manager will leverage functional area expertise gained through direct industry experience to assess the operational and functional baseline of KSC's transmission systems and their technical components. The successful candidate must possess a broad range of knowledge and experience across multiple, diverse service areas; strong expertise in continuous improvement methodologies; proficiency in change management; excellent leadership and personnel management skills; and extensive experience in performance measurement and tracking.

Join us at AEGIS-where the sky is NOT the limit!

Technical background and understanding of Communications principles preferred. Must be willing to work off shift hours as needed to execute management responsibilities. This position will have formal supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting senior management in determining staffing requirements.

• Interviewing, selecting, and training staff.

• Managing reporting staff according to overall company policy or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Establishing group goals and objectives.

• Developing staff to maximize potential.

• Planning, assigning, and delegating work duties to employees.

• Allocating use of available resources.

• Handling employee complaints, grievances, and employee discipline when necessary.

• Evaluating current business processes and systems.

• Planning and implementing procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.

• Formulating department/unit policies and practices.

• Monitoring work orders and ensuring systems are up-to-date and accurate.

• Utilizing ISite and/or comparable budget/financial applications to track work package workflows for materials and budgets.

• Responsible for the achievement of contract/department/division productivity and quality goals.

• Identifying issues and collaborating with other functional groups to come up with creative plans to deliver on projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Ability to delegate and track multiple projects at the same time.

• Ability to develop, motivate, and effectively manage the workforce.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team.

Clearance requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience with network systems and applications in an Operations and Maintenance environment.

• Experience with KSC transmissions systems or similar network topologies/systems.

• Experience working either for NASA or on a NASA prime contract in communications systems.

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Original Posting

August 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.