International Program Coordinator

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos' Defense Systems Sector is seeking an International Program Coordinator to support its global defense portfolio. This role is for a seasoned program management professional with international experience who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment. The individual will lead and manage complex international defense programs, interfacing with government clients, foreign partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines and geographies. The role involves owning program scope, schedule, and budget while driving results across international boundaries. Leidos' Defense Systems Sector delivers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for customers worldwide, tackling some of the world's toughest security challenges for customers with mission-critical needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience in program management – OR – Master's degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 6–10 years of prior relevant experience in program management
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one
Demonstrated experience with the U.S. Government acquisition process, including FAR/DFARS compliance and international acquisition frameworks
Proven experience managing programs with international scope, including foreign military sales (FMS), direct commercial sales (DCS), or other international defense programs
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Multilingual proficiency required.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally a minimum of 50% of the time
INCONUS and OCONUS residing outside of the Huntsville, AL area must be willing and able to travel to Huntsville, AL for a minimum of one week per month for team coordination

Nice To Haves

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Top Secret/SCI
Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case management and Security Cooperation programs
Familiarity with NATO standards, Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), or other international defense frameworks
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and management
Prior experience living or working abroad in a defense or government contracting context
Fluency in additional languages beyond German and Japanese

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of international program goals and objectives.
Ensure all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints, with direct P&L responsibility.
Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, foreign government representatives, and support personnel across multiple countries and time zones.
Lead coordination of government acquisition activities in international environments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and agreements.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership, both internal and client-facing.
Serve as the primary point of contact for international partners and customers, leveraging multilingual capabilities to facilitate effective communication.
Travel internationally to support program execution, customer engagement, and partner coordination.
Recommend and implement new solutions, processes, policies, and standards in support of the program's strategic objectives.