Deputy Program Manager
Location: California, MD
Clearance: Top Secret
The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos has an opening for a Top Secret cleared Deputy Program Manager to support the TMPC programs in California, MD.
The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for working alongside the Program Manager to direct and tactically execute the day to day operations of the evolving TMPC program. The primary responsibilities of the Deputy Program Manager will be the following:
Focused and synchronized efforts to manage and ensure program wide staffing is meeting program needs, and continue to manage staffing fluctuations.
Ownership and execution of the program staffing plan (Weekly and Monthly). Coordinate and ensure plan is updated weekly to adhere for change in tasking technical direction from the customer as well as staffing changes.
Support corporate Leidos processes for monthly reporting (Fusion updates for MR and IPR).
Coordinate with the Program Manager to lead and provide technical leadership for various program efforts as deemed necessary by customer priorities.
Overall, provide support to program manager, and support ad-hoc projects and proposal efforts as necessary.
Direct subordinate managers and teams; maintain a professional, performance-oriented organization; demonstrate highly ethical performance and behavior that is conducive to professional growth, employee engagement, and continuous staff development.
Organize/lead metrics gathering program wide and define and implement a monthly metrics collection and reporting plan.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of program management experience, including 5+ years of successful supervisory or leadership experience in a technical systems engineering environment. 2+ years of systems engineering experience.
Active and current Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse workforce at multiple locations.
Strong track record of organizational leadership and business management, including strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Possess outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to gain internal support and consensus; ability to operate independently using solid judgment and without extensive supervision or feedback.
Well-developed reasoning and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to manage risk.
Ability to establish an effective working relationship with customers, technical staff, managers and peers; ability to motivate employees and ensure engagement.
Ability to partner with support personnel to include project control, finance, contracts, subcontracts, HR, recruiting, and business development personnel
Experience managing a diverse staff of engineering professionals.
Experience with recruiting and establishing staffing needs for a multi-year program.
PMP Certification.
Desired Requirements:
Experience with the Tomahawk Weapon System
Requirements Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering Experience
Agile team management
Experience with national security organizations is highly desired.
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August 27, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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