Program Manager

Leidos•Lorton, VA

22h•$154,050 - $278,475

About The Position

The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is looking for an experienced Program Manager to support multiple fast-paced programs across our Air Force and Space Force customers. This role involves overseeing the delivery of comprehensive IT and support services to ensure mission success while adhering to DoD standards and regulations. The Program Manager will support management of programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and requirements and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including Air Force and Space Force personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams. The Program Manager will also lead the expansion of a Special Access Program (SAP) environment to geographically dispersed locations across the organization. This will involve leading a team from Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Networking, System Administrators, and program personnel to deliver SAP capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance
At least 7 years’ experience leading projects or teams
Understanding of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification (i.e. DAWIA)
Familiarity with DoD regulations, processes, and systems
Experience in managing budgets and resources in a government contracting environment
Experience working in highly classified environments
Demonstrated leadership experience in a cross-functional team setting

Responsibilities

Manage the overall program, ensuring alignment with objectives and requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including Government personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Oversee the delivery of contractual obligations that meet quality standards.
Develop and execute program strategies to enhance service delivery and meet evolving customer needs.
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements within the requirements outlined in the contact.
Identify potential risks to program success and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Manage program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to funding guidelines.
Allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones and deliverables.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and support professional development opportunities for team members.
Ensure adherence to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manage organizational compliance with Leidos policies and procedures.
Prepare and present regular program status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Build a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior.