Task Order Manager Lead
About The Position
The Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Task Order Manager Lead to join our F-16 Avionics Intermediate Station (AIS) Product Support Integrator (PSI) team. This highly dynamic IDIQ environment includes numerous simultaneous task orders and a broad network of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role ensuring seamless coordination, effective performance, and mission success. Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in managing government programs (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree)
- US Citizen: Possessing an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Proven technical knowledge of F‑16 Automatic Test Equipment and associated Support Equipment
- Demonstrated experience with F‑16 AIS variants, including AIS, IAIS, VXI‑IAIS, R‑IAIS, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) hardware, and related ancillary SE
- Proven management experience in planning, directing, and coordinating program support activities; interfacing with government personnel; conducting feasibility studies; cost evaluation; standards compliance; and logistics support analysis for military systems
- Familiarity with Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and Materiel Fielding Plan (MFP) development and execution
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- PMP Certificate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- F-16 Avionics Project Management
- F-16 Production Supervisor experience
- AMSOPP1
Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day technical and administrative operations
- Lead and manage technical task order teams
- Coordinate priorities and assignments with government stakeholders and internal Leidos leadership
- Provide leadership and guidance to analysts and technicians
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to AIS sustainment, upgrades, and obsolescence
- Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal communication, including authoring requirements documents and advising the customer on technical issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
