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This role ensures programs and projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget constraints while coordinating activities across functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. The position supports program performance, resource management, risk mitigation, and compliance with organizational and customer requirements.\nThis role has significant impact on day-to-day program operations and may oversee projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas. Responsibilities include collaborating with program leadership, supporting financial and operational objectives, and providing guidance, coaching, and work delegation to junior team members. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential to successfully manage priorities in a dynamic program environment.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as the Site Lead reporting to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager\nLead day-to-day operations of program activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.\nCoordinate across engineering, technical, and operational teams to ensure integrated solutions.\nMonitor / Assist with program performance (cost, schedule, technical) and and coordinate corrective actions with the PM / DPM.\nSupport development and execution of program plans, schedules, and budgets.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies.\nFacilitate communication between stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and technical teams.\nConducted program analysis and provided recommendations to improve operational efficiency, acquisition strategy, and resource allocation.\nMonitor Subcontractor performance and execution of work on site and report issues to the PM / DPM.\nAuthor Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated documentation to formalize and track subcontractor performance\nWill be responsible for working with operations management, financial support staff, and contracts/subcontracts officers in managing a large CPFF contract.\nFacilitate Meetings, working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure effective communication and collaboration across organizations.\nDeveloped and maintained acquisition documentation, program schedules, risk management plans, briefing materials, and status reports.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.\nDemonstrated experience supporting or managing complex, multi-domain programs.\nStrong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., systems engineering, software development, or hardware integration).\nProven ability to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.\nProven leadership experience managing programs with diverse locations and 20+ personnel.\nExperience supporting complex defense contracts specifically with the Air Force\nFamiliarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or systems engineering frameworks.\nPossess strong problem-solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills to be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.\nAMSOPP1\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nMay 18, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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