International Program Coordinator

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • $92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

Leidos' Defense Systems Sector is seeking an International Program Coordinator to support its global defense portfolio. The role leads and manages complex international defense programs, coordinating government clients, foreign partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders across disciplines, countries, and time zones. The coordinator owns program scope, schedule, and budget, with direct P&L responsibility, and drives program outcomes across international boundaries. The position also coordinates government acquisition activities in international environments and travels internationally to support program execution, customer engagement, and partner coordination. The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 8–12 years of relevant program management experience; or a master's degree, preferably in one of those fields, and 6–10 years of relevant program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the U.S. Government acquisition process, including FAR/DFARS compliance and international acquisition frameworks.
• Experience managing internationally scoped programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), or other international defense programs.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate strategic matters effectively to executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Multilingual proficiency is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain, or be able to obtain and maintain, an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally at least 70% of the time.
• Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the area.

Nice To Haves

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with 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 languages beyond German and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to successfully complete international program goals and objectives.
• Ensure programs operate within scope, schedule, 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 and ensure 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, internally and with clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for international partners and customers, using multilingual capabilities to facilitate communication.
• Travel internationally to support program execution, customer engagement, and partner coordination.
• Recommend and implement solutions, processes, policies, and standards supporting the program's strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

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