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Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services. Our key lines of business – Digital Modernization, National Security, Health & Civil, Commercial & International, and Defense Systems drive $16+ billion in revenue and employ over 48,000 employees worldwide.
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) reports into the Digital Modernization Sector and collaborates across organizational lines to deliver productivity-enhancing digital capabilities to our global employee base, as well as transformational projects for the corporation’s back-office systems, focused on AI and automation to drive significant efficiencies. The OCIO team strategically assesses, agilely deploys, and continuously manages innovative digital capabilities leveraging industry-leading partnerships and cost-effective deployment and management models.
The OCIO Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) is seeking a highly skilled AI Innovation Manager to manage a growing suite of AI-enabled and hyperautomation productivity and efficiency tools. This Manager will lead a team driving enterprise-wide impacting capabilities with an eye towards optimization at the business’ pace. Through collaboration with Leidos’ Chief AI Office, OCIO Service Delivery, and OCIO Strategy teams, this candidate will implement AI- and automation-focused capabilities, advancing progress of Leidos’ Enterprise IT Roadmap. This supports Leidos’ workforce efficiencies, IT optimization, and employee productivity goals.
The ideal candidate is:
Outcomes-Focused: This role requires a leader experienced in effective change management techniques and driving innovative approaches to yield outcomes. Leidos’ OCIO teams transform through establishing clear outcomes for enterprise capabilities, executing business process re-engineering (BPR), and facilitating the work through automation and AI to realize efficiencies.
Strategically Assessing Technologies: This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and leadership skills to drive innovation and ensure continuous evolution in line with industry advancements.
Evolving through Modernization: This candidate is responsible for strategic alignment of service delivery elements with industry and employee demand signals, and delivers employee and enterprise system AI and automation capabilities quickly and safely through integration with our Corporate Information Security (CIS) organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership
Lead the AI-enabled and hyperautomation strategy for the organization.
Effectively manage budget against capability requests.
Team Management
Manage a team of automation and AI-enabling engineers and specialists.
Work effectively with OCM team to ensure successful adoption of AI tools.
Develop training programs and resources to enhance workforce skills and knowledge.
Modernization & Maintenance
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define project scope.
Assess and maintain roadmap of prioritized future possible capabilities.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation and drive innovation.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor and report on the performance of automation and AI initiatives.
Effectively leverage OCM teams to communicate new capabilities in AI and automation to Leidos global workforce.
Compliance and Standards
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
12+ years of experience, specifically with 5+ in corporate strategic planning, automation, strategy, and execution.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Demonstrable experience building and capitalizing on strategic tech partnerships.
Proven problem solver and creative thinker who can make clear-headed decisions while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong executive presence.
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
Experience in IT strategic planning and competitive market positioning within large scale enterprises.
Experience with innovation funding and investment tracking.
Master’s degree or higher in Automation, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
For 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.
Pay Range:Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
