The Defense Sector of Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Senior On-site Product Owner supporting the C4ISR Solutions Operation. Our Senior On-Site Product Owner will manage and work closely with other levels of On-Site Product Owners. The on-site resides day-to-day with the Government planners and will analyze current and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified application processing systems that enhance mission effectiveness.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the development of solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple mission areas.
- Provide direct contributions to the technical and operational direction of the program to government and Leidos leadership.
- Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions in order to achieve functional objectives.
- Establish, maintain and expand strong relationships with senior government customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical support during routine, emergency, and USSTRATCOM exercise periods including 24-hour support as dictated by mission needs.
- Work with both the software team and the Government to ensure issues, requirements, etc. are understood by all involved and resolutions are fully coordinated prior to implementation.
- Assist the Government with identifying new requirements and properly documenting software change requests (SCRs).
- Advise and assist the Government with the intricacies deploying the APS application to include permissions requirements, proper set-up of the MPAS environment, and providing deployment instructions.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Experience managing a team.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4+ years of recent experience in system and software integration, test, requirements analysis and definition, software deployment and troubleshooting. May be able to consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Must possess a Secret clearance based on a Special Background Investigation and be eligible for Top-Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
- Prior active, guard or reserve military aviation experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with USSTRATCOM Nuclear Planning process.
- Extensive experience with the use of the Air Vehicle Planning System (APS) for mission planning or similar DOD flight planning systems.
- Experience working with tools and technologies in, at a minimum, two of the following areas: software development, configuration control, testing, security, automation, containerization, orchestration, cloud services, open-source technologies.
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Original Posting:March 20, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 4+ years of experience in system and software integration, test, requirements analysis, and software deployment
- Must possess a Secret clearance and be eligible for Top-Secret access
- Experience managing a team
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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. Your most important work is ahead.
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