Program Coordinator

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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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 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 be responsible for providing comprehensive program management support to ensure the program runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with program managers, engineers, government contracting officers, subcontractors and play a key role in supporting the procurement process. 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.

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.
• Proven experience supporting complex programs and projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a US citizen, possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Project and creating/managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs)
• Experience with procurement processes, including vendor research, requisition preparation, and purchase order management.
• Experience on construction management projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program schedule, budget, communication, and documentation.
• Maintain program calendars, deadlines, budget, and milestones.
• Assist with the procurement process, including researching potential vendors, preparing requisitions, and managing purchase orders.
• Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for program meetings and conferences.
• Manage program databases and ensure accurate data entry.
• Prepare presentations and reports as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

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: 5,001-10,000 employees