About this Deputy Program Manager role at Leidos
More About the Role:
Leidos is seeking a deputy program manager to lead a large program of project/task order driven work for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Division under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract.
SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy, delivering the core backbone of NMCI, including cybersecurity services, network and datacenter operations, end user support services service desk, and data transport. Because of its size and complexity, the NMCI program is one of the largest in Leidos and has significant Corporate visibility. The ideal candidate will conduct customer meetings and timely submission of deliverables to the government customer, assist with internal risk boards, subcontracts and contractual requirements, support data management and metrics reporting, assist in the oversight of the technical operational environment and assist in the oversight of the technical projects and engineering efforts that impact the operational program. This position is responsible for both execution of active projects and growth. The successful candidate will report to the Director of NMCI Program Management.
What You'll Get to Do:
-Overall programmatic (cost, schedule, performance) responsibility for the execution of a portfolio of projects and growth of the portfolio.
-Management and oversight of a team of support personnel (direct and matrixed) who are responsible for delivery of cost, schedule and technical performance of independently awarded projects on the SMIT vehicle.
-Lead across a geographically dispersed organization on the program as well as the processes and tools they use to deliver project on time, schedule and budget. Continually builds a skilled team of personnel, trained on SMIT/NMCI systems engineering and project execution lifecycles.
-Interface with NMCI Operations and Engineering Directors to ensure proper planning and allocation of resources to projects.
-Manage subcontract relationships with key program partners.
-Direct interface with senior Government officials and industry partners, driving contract growth.
-Communicate critical and time sensitive program-related information directly to senior NMCI leadership.
-Builds and leverages strong relationships both with the customer and with Leidos peers to develop and execute risk mitigations and issue resolutions.
-Oversee budget for NMCI project portfolios and other function areas to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives for the NMCI Division.
-Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery through performance-based metrics.
-Recognize NMCI project cadence, seasonality, and demand to provide accurate financial and resource forecasts.
-Coordinate effective risk and opportunity management, change management, and contract management.
-Direct on-contract growth through the IDIQ vehicle and assist other business development activities as they pertain to the program.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
-BA/BS Degree in a related field, and 8 plus years combined experience managing large, complex programs information technology programs. Generally has 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
-Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
-Prior programmatic (cost, schedule, and performance) experience managing programs and/or projects.
-Experienced people manager leading dispersed teams.
-Experience developing and delivering communications with the supported organization’s senior executives and direct accountability for managed activities.
-Work proposals, coordinate with corporate and program personnel to deliver a corporate approved proposal.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to succinctly convey ideas.
-Ability to drive team culture with emphasis on Leidos leadership values and behaviors.
-Experience managing relationships with senior DoD/Government customers.
-Ability to travel to support in person customer engagements as required.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
-Ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
-Prior Navy, NGEN or SMIT experience highly preferable.
-Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) project management experience/certification.
-Prior programmatic (cost, schedule, and performance) experience on programs or task orders greater than $100M/year.
-Reside in the Washington DC region and be available to attend customer meetings at the Washington Navy Yard.
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Original Posting:
October 14, 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.
