International Program Coordinator

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

13h

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking an International Program Coordinator to lead and manage complex international defense programs. The role interfaces with government clients, foreign partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines, countries, and time zones. The coordinator is responsible for program scope, schedule, and budget, including direct P&L responsibility, and supports program execution across international boundaries. The position requires international travel of at least 70% and residency in, or relocation to, the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with 8–12 years of relevant program management experience; or a master’s degree, preferably in one of those fields, with 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 international programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), or other international defense programs.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated 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; preferred languages are German and Japanese.
• 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%.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama 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 additional languages beyond German and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to achieve 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.
• Coordinate 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 and 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 program strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

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