Deputy Program Manager (FAA)

Leidos Holdings • Gaithersburg, MD

80d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

Leidos' Health & Civil Sector's Transportation Solutions Business Area is seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Program Manager to lead the 89 Site Acceleration Implementation for the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. This role will focus on managing the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of the complete end-to-end site deployment lifecycle, including site activation, hardware engineering, system production, software engineering, site testing, site adaptation, scenario development, technical manuals, training, and site transition to Initial Operating Capability (IOC). This position is based in Gaithersburg, MD, with local travel to Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Occasional travel to domestic customer locations may also be required. The Deputy Program Manager will serve as the primary counterpart to the FAA Site Implementation Lead, working collaboratively to address site implementation dependencies, risks, and issues while developing detailed acceleration schedules. This position requires coordination across multi-disciplinary engineering organizations to ensure flawless execution of the 89 Site Acceleration plans and seamless hand-offs between teams. Additionally, the Deputy Program Manager will support other TFDM program aspects and lead large, complex, strategic, high-value proposal efforts to secure new work and task orders. The role requires partnership with finance and engineering teams to achieve business objectives in a dynamic environment with evolving program and proposal requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience or a master's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years supervising or leading teams or projects in a Project Management capacity.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Technical background or operational experience in complex systems.
• Detailed understanding of site implementation for large software and hardware development/deployment programs.
• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Business development experience with Government contracting.
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers and program offices.
• Proactive approach with superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, reliability, and sound judgment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FAA Acquisition Management System, prime contract flow-downs, and performance-based contracting.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating end-to-end site deployment activities.
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision while building strong relationships.
• FAA industry experience.
• PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 89 Site Acceleration Implementation for the TFDM program.
• Manage cost, technical, and schedule aspects of the site deployment lifecycle.
• Coordinate site activation, hardware engineering, system production, software engineering, site testing, site adaptation, scenario development, technical manuals, training, and site transition to IOC.
• Serve as the primary counterpart to the FAA Site Implementation Lead.
• Address site implementation dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Develop detailed acceleration schedules.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary engineering organizations.
• Support other TFDM program aspects.
• Lead large, complex, strategic, high-value proposal efforts.
• Partner with finance and engineering teams to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• paid volunteer time
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees