Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and tactical, Technical Program Manager in our Arlington, VA office who will be responsible for growing and managing the group's portfolio in the areas of advanced airborne systems and custom microelectonics. The candidate will be responsible for boosting strategic growth by understanding the customer's needs and creating and managing new business.
Primary Responsibilities:
Professional
Responsible for growing the business portfolio, capturing and winning new businessResponsible for program management, proposal development and contract execution.Assist the Department Manager with the preparation and administration of departmental budgets, business plans and metrics
Functional
Plan, coordinate, and manage small, medium, and large-scale projects and programsIntegrate all functions and activities necessary to ensure the project/program meets client/customer requirementsDirect project team members, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interfaceManage technical aspects, costs, and schedule of assigned tasks or functionsProvide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership while engaging multi-discipline teams and responding to business needsMake decisions at the project team-level and properly escalate issues that cannot be resolved timelyCreate project management plans, set expectations, and ensure plans are driven by organizational proceduresEnsure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved per organizational/program standardsEnsure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and remain in scope; monitor and track project dependenciesCreate a work breakdown structure defining all activities required for project deliverablesManage project budget - maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accrualsCreate/deliver high-quality, informative, written/verbal project communications, including weekly project status, dashboards, and updatesActively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones, and overall project quality
Basic Qualifications :
Proven experience working with DARPA and DoD program managers and business capture.Demonstrated experience with Electronic Warfare systems and/or custom microelectronics Systems, identifying mission technology gaps and developing future technologies to benefit the warfighter.Hands on technical management and execution of hardware driven advanced technology and prototype development programs for DoD systems.Proven ability to build and maintain lasting customer relationships, partnerships, and external stakeholder networksExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or similar project management toolProven ability to maintain confidentiality and adherence to data protection/other guidelines
Bachelors degree in a science or engineering field and 12 + years of prior relevant management experience
U.S. citizen with an active Secret Collateral clearance and eligible for SCI access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in managing Department of Defense research efforts, including AFRL, DARPA, ONR, and similar customer organizations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous efforts while keeping efforts on schedule and on budget.Prior experience in leading successful business development campaigns. Demonstrated skills include the ability to effectively communicate with customers, understand their needs, and develop technical white papers and proposals.Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline with at least 10 years of prior relevant experience.U.S. citizen with active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
LInC
Electronic Warfare
Pay Range:
Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
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.
Original Posting Date:
12/11/2023
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.