Leidos

FUSION Deputy Program Manager

Leidos  •  $139k - $251k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title Deputy Program Manager FUSION Program

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

Location: National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Charlottesville VA

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support day‑to‑day execution of the FUSION program at the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) This key‑personnel role provides direct oversight of CONUS/OCONUS operations, training, administrative functions, and mission support. The Deputy PM is authorized to act on behalf of the contractor within assigned areas and during the Program Manager’s absence, while helping integrate AI‑enabled tools and advanced analytics into operational workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Manager in executing all task‑order requirements
  • Provide daily oversight of operational, administrative, training, and workforce activities.
  • Coordinate CONUS and OCONUS operations, staffing, deployments, and mission support.
  • Serve as acting Program Manager when required to maintain continuity of leadership.
  • Support responsible integration of AI‑enabled tools, automation, and data‑driven processes.

Key Duties

  • Manage daily program operations and synchronize priorities across mission and functional teams.
  • Track staffing actions, vacancies, onboarding, rotations, training, and readiness.
  • Prepare and review status reports, staffing updates, risk assessments, metrics, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with Government mission leads, branch chiefs, COR, and contractor team leads.
  • Monitor schedule and performance issues; recommend corrective actions to the Program Manager.
  • Support transition‑in/transition‑out activities to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
  • Identify secure applications of AI, generative AI, and automation for operational workflows.
  • Ensure AI‑enabled processes comply with all security, classification, and policy requirements.
  • Adjust work hours as needed to support mission requirements and remain responsive outside core hours.

Basic Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI at time of hire.
  • Ability to work full‑time on‑site at NGIC (Charlottesville, VA) starting Day 1.
  • Ability to meet all security, intelligence oversight, and information‑handling requirements.
  • Master’s degree in business, program management, intelligence, national security, or related field (Bachelor’s with additional experience considered).
  • 12+ years supporting DoD, IC, or national‑security missions.
  • 5+ years leading intelligence, operations, program management, or mission‑support teams.
  • Experience managing daily operations for large, multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience supporting staffing, training, deployment, risk, schedule, and performance management.
  • Strong working knowledge or training in AI‑enabled analytics, generative AI, or digital modernization in classified environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification.
  • Experience supporting NGIC, INSCOM, DIA, Army G‑2, or similar Defense Intelligence Enterprise organizations.
  • Experience supporting SIA 3 or comparable intelligence‑analysis task orders.
  • Experience managing CONUS/OCONUS operations or deployed personnel.
  • Background in intelligence production, identity intelligence, S&TI, data science, or analytic‑enabling functions.
  • Experience implementing secure AI‑enabled workflow improvements or human‑machine teaming.
  • Agile or related program‑management certification.
  • Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC).

This position is contingent upon contract award and requires full‑time, on‑site support at NGIC. Off‑site work is subject to Government approval.

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Original Posting:

August 6, 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:

Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00

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.

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About Leidos

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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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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