Senior Program Manager – National Security Sector
Location: On-site in Dayton, OH
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We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our National Security Sector, supporting the United States Air Force and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead comprehensive support efforts for U.S.-made weapon systems, both standard and non-standard, and contribute to critical national defense initiatives.
Leidos National Security Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related activities
Lead and mentor program staff, manage hiring, professional development, and issue resolution
Oversee subcontractor performance to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals
Communicate technical progress and challenges effectively; review and author technical documentation
Develop and expand business relationships with local and national partners
Supervise task order managers and direct reports; resolve complex issues to ensure program success
Engage regularly with employees and customers to align capabilities with requirements
Collaborate with Business Development to build a robust pipeline of future opportunities
Identify and integrate new technologies to differentiate program offerings
Represent division leadership in senior-level customer engagements
Ensure alignment of all program activities with contractual and corporate objectives
Manage resources to meet scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Contribute to cost management, schedule tracking, risk mitigation, and quality assurance
Interface with company leadership, government customers, subcontractors, and support personnel
Oversee daily operations, recruitment, training, and quality control programs
Manage all aspects of program/project operations, including staffing and government-furnished equipment (GFE) accountability
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree accompanied by 12+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
Level 3 Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Program Manager OR Project Management Professional (PgMP or PMP) certification is required.
Experience managing individual or IDIQ programs with revenue at or above $50M per year.
Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor program is required.
Experience with managing high-volume requisitions
Experience with overseeing high-volume of subcontractors/vendors
Experience with both US and OCONUS based subcontractors/vendors
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required, current active Secret clearance is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience.
Extensive familiarity with Logistics programs is strongly preferred.
Experience in leading complex, dynamic IDIQ programs for Defense organizations is desired.
Familiarity/experience with the FMS process to include FMS, FMF, BPC, EAR99, DCS, and other vehicles
Familiarity/experience with DoD entities such as DSCA, SAF/IA, NIPO, USASAC, DASADEC and other security cooperation agencies
Active Secret clearance
Demonstrated ability to work across internal functions and with outside entities to facilitate successful product completion/delivery.
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Original Posting:August 12, 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.
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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