Deputy Program Manager

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

6d • $107,900 - $195,050

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sensors Persistence Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a high-profile radar production and full-lifecycle defense program. The role supports a highly visible program with complex technical, operational, financial, and organizational challenges. The Deputy Program Manager serves as a trusted extension of the Program Manager, helping drive execution, align teams, resolve issues, and make timely decisions consistent with the Program Manager’s intent and the program’s strategic direction.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 6+ years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Significant leadership experience on large, complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and incomplete information.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, communication skills, and learning agility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to quickly understand the program, anticipate priorities, and make decisions aligned with the Program Manager’s direction.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, and corporate leaders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Experience supporting large defense programs.
• Familiarity with full-lifecycle defense program execution, including development, sustainment, and modernization.
• Experience supporting classified and international operations.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, resolve complex issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Engage confidently with executive leadership, senior government customers, and high-ranking military personnel.
• Represent the Program Manager in key meetings and act on their behalf when required.
• Support cost, schedule, technical, operational, and contractual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior