Technical Program Manager

Leidos•Arlington, VA

10d•$116,350 - $210,325•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead research and development programs within its Electronic Warfare portfolio, supporting the EW Signal Processing Business Area. The role combines advanced technology, program leadership, and customer mission needs. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams developing EW capabilities, oversee delivery of complex technical programs, and work with Government customers to identify emerging needs and opportunities. The position influences both current program execution and future technology investments. The role requires leadership in technically complex R&D environments and the ability to build trusted relationships with engineers, business leaders, partners, and Government customers. Experience in electronic warfare, communications, radar systems, hardware/software development, platform integration, and test and evaluation is especially valuable. This position requires regular on-site work because remote and telework opportunities are limited due to the classified nature of the work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing complex R&D programs.
Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting captures and growth activities, including business development, customer engagement, and proposal development.
Experience with agile scheduling and program planning.
Experience managing program budgets and using financial management systems.
Ability to develop trusted relationships with Government customers, external stakeholders, industry partners, and internal technical teams.
Ability to operate effectively and independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Experience with electronic warfare, radar, communications, signal processing, hardware/software development, platform integration, or test and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Lead R&D programs ranging from focused technical efforts to large, multidisciplinary initiatives.
Coordinate engineering, operations, finance, contracts, subcontractors, and other functions to meet customer and contractual commitments.
Own program execution, including technical performance, cost, schedule, risk, milestones, subcontractors, and deliverables.
Translate customer mission needs into actionable program requirements and future business opportunities.
Provide proactive leadership to multidisciplinary technical teams.
Establish program plans, priorities, expectations, and accountability.
Identify risks early, drive corrective actions, and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure requirements are captured, reviewed, approved, and managed throughout program execution.
Develop work breakdown structures and integrated schedules defining activities, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
Build and maintain program financial plans, monitor actual performance against forecasts, and address variances.
Ensure customer deliverables are submitted with high quality and on time.
Partner with customers and internal teams on captures, proposals, and opportunities to expand the EW business.