Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Project Manager for its Hypersonics portfolio. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program as a deputy to the program manager. The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.
This position demands a broad skill set, including experience in project management, risk management, stakeholder communication, and earned value management, as well as a technical background. The multi-dimensional nature of these responsibilities is crucial for fulfilling contractual obligations and achieving strategic objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the Program Manager in directing day‑to‑day program operations, ensuring production schedules, mission deliverables, and performance standards are consistently met.
Oversee developmental activities in support of program risk reduction
Assist in managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across the contract, including review and approval of Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline changes.
Monitor task progress, identify risks/issues, and drive timely resolution of blockers
Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed
Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and customer-facing updates.
In the absence of the PM, represent the program in customer engagements as needed, communicating status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Support development of program reviews, roadmaps, staffing plans, and other deliverables.
Identify, assess, and support mitigation of program risks
Lead coordination and delivery of program deliverables/CDRLs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of program or project management experience in a technical or engineering environment.
Proven success supporting or managing complex, multi‑disciplinary programs.
Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (systems engineering, , hardware integration and production).
Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance in dynamic environments.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification or equivalent.
Experience supporting complex defense programs, particularly with the U.S. Army or Navy
Prior experience supporting hardware prototype and production programs
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May 28, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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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