To be successful in this role, you will need to be equally comfortable conducting a compassionate consultation with a first-time assignee as you are leading a steering committee meeting on a global policy harmonization project. You thrive in ambiguity, can toggle between tactical execution and strategic planning, and have a track record of delivering projects that improve both employee experience and operational efficiency. If this sounds like you, please apply and be considered for one of the most challenging, yet rewarding jobs in the field of HR.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Management
- Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools to create and maintain project timelines, budgets, resource allocation plans for mobility initiatives, clear documentation, status reports and presentations for leadership
- Strong ability to develop project plans, define milestones, allocate resources, identify risks, and drive accountability on the part of cross-functional teams including HR, Legal, Tax, Immigration, and Security to ensure seamless execution
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary to meet deadlines and objectives; responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas.
Stakeholder & International Assignment Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for relocating employees, providing guidance and support throughout the mobility process
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align mobility strategies with business expansion plans
- Build and maintain relationships with external service providers including immigration attorneys, tax advisors, relocation companies, and housing providers
- Communicate program updates and changes to stakeholders across the organization
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all mobility activities and employee assignments
- Develop and deliver regular reports on program metrics, costs, and employee satisfaction
- Analyze mobility data to identify trends and opportunities for program enhancement
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, International Business, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience in global mobility, international HR, or related field (equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree); master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience
- 5+ years of project management and implementation oversight experience
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis
- Familiarity with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; additional languages a plus
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse global teams
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent complex projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Project management experience in global mobility, HR, or related field, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
- Implementation leadership: Experience overseeing mobility program implementations, policy rollouts, vendor transitions, or system integrations (HRIS, case management, etc.)
- Dual capability: Must excel at both high-touch, white-glove international assignment consultations and stepping back to deliver process optimization, standardization, and scalability initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification or equivalent
- Experience with international tax and immigration regulations
- Experience with AI technologies and how to incorporate them into daily processes is a plus
Working Conditions
- Occasional travel required (up to 10% domestically and internationally)
- May require availability outside standard business hours to accommodate global time zones
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:November 7, 2025For 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.
The 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
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.
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