Program Coordinator

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

12d • $73,450 - $132,775

About The Position

Looking for an Opportunity to Make an Impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are committed to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is grounded in our commitment to do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Program Coordinator to support our Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. In this role, you will provide comprehensive program management support to ensure efficient operations. You’ll collaborate with program managers, engineers, government contracting officers, and subcontractors—and play a key role in procurement activities. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! About Leidos Defense Systems Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector delivers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for customers worldwide. Our capabilities include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. We tackle some of the world's toughest security challenges for customers with mission-critical needs. Click here to learn more about Leidos Defense Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 4–8 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment – OR – Master’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 2–6 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex programs and projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Project and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) creation and management
• Experience with government or construction-related procurement processes
• Prior involvement in construction management projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program schedules, budgets, communications, and documentation.
• Track and maintain program calendars, deadlines, and milestones.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor research, requisition preparation, and purchase order management.
• Arrange travel and logistics for program-related meetings and conferences.
• Maintain program databases and ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Prepare presentations and status reports as needed.
• Perform additional administrative duties in support of program objectives.

Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees