Program Manager - Government Contracting

About the role

Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of a complex, mission-critical Government program. The role provides strategic leadership for contract execution, customer engagement, technical performance and operational excellence, acting as the primary interface between Leidos and Government leadership. It sits within the Intelligence Sector, which supports national security customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead contract execution to meet cost, schedule, technical and performance objectives, and serve as the main contact for the Government CO, COR, Government Program Manager and Leidos leadership.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and vendors, and communicate status, risks and issues to Government stakeholders.
• Prepare executive briefings, technical documentation and Government-facing reports.
• Manage program planning, staffing, facilities, budgets and the Management Reserve, and lead cost, schedule and performance management including EVM, ETC and financial reporting.
• Review and approve deliverables before Government submission, and develop and maintain Integrated Program Baselines (IPBs) and resource-loaded schedules.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training and retention, and mentor program personnel.
• Manage risk, ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000-series guidance and ICD 801, and coordinate ECPs, QASP reviews, Award Fee activities and acquisition documentation.

Required profile

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at application.
• BA/BS degree, or additional years of experience in lieu.
• At least 10 years as a Program Manager or Project Manager on programs or contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience with requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, schedule management, financial monitoring and executive reporting.
• At least 1 year managing funds and resources using EVM or similar methods.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000-series guidance and ICD 801.
• Certification: PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level II Program Management.
• Preferred: experience with Intelligence Community missions, completion-based or performance-based contracts, and executive briefings.