RF Systems Deputy Program Manager

Description

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Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join a talented team within the RF Systems Portfolio. Candidates in this role will be a part of a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and analysts supporting advanced radar and weapon systems research and development in a high-fidelity modeling and simulation environment.

Candidates will be expected to assist the Program Manager in the leadership of all program management functions for a technical team tasked with developing an M&S environment and executing detailed performance studies for the customers and stakeholders. This program involves multiple air defense systems across the joint services.

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Leidos Defense Systems 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 !

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Primary Responsibilities

The Deputy Program Manager will :

Work closely with and assist the Program Manager in overseeing program activities and ensuring they are aligned with the program objectives.

Represent the Program Manager, as needed, in support of meetings, customer visits, reviews, technical interchange meetings, etc.

Engage team members and customers on a regular basis to fully understand customer requirements and assess the program's progress toward fulfillment of those requirements.

Lead and contribute to internal program reviews.

Lead and mentor program staff.

Communicate regularly with program staff to inform team of program mission, goals, and objectives and provide strategic directions per guidance, and in alignment with, the Program Manager.

Track and manage cost, schedule, contract actions, and provide reports to Program Manager.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an ABET-accredited university plus 4-8 years of experience in managing projects or programs

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills with attention to detail

Experience with air and missile defense systems (radars and / or weapons)

Ability to lead a strong technical team of multidisciplinary backgrounds (engineering, computer science, math, physics, and other technical fields)

Experience working in a modeling and simulation (M&S) environment

Ability to coordinate across a large swath of industry and Government stakeholders and customers

Must be US citizen possess an active DOD Top Secret clearance and have the ability to maintain.

Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a complex M&S environment with high performance computing equipment

Strong understanding of integrated Air and Missile Defense systems (radars and / or weapons) and concepts

Proven experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary technical team

Master's Degree from an ABET-accredited university

8 years of experience managing programs

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Original Posting : October 6, 2025

For 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.