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Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Site Activation Program Coordinator to support our Persistent Surveillance Portfolio This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive program management support to ensure efficient operations. You’ll collaborate with program managers, engineers, government contracting officers, and subcontractors—and play a key role in procurement activities.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
About Leidos Defense Systems
Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector delivers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for customers worldwide. Our capabilities 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.
We tackle some of the world's toughest security challenges for customers with mission-critical needs.
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Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage program schedules, budgets, communications, and documentation.
Track and maintain program calendars, deadlines, and milestones.
Support procurement activities, including vendor research, requisition preparation, and purchase order management.
Arrange travel and logistics for program-related meetings and conferences.
Maintain program databases and ensure accurate and timely data entry.
Prepare presentations and status reports as needed.
Perform additional administrative duties in support of program objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 4–8 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment
– OR –
Master’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 2–6 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one
Demonstrated experience supporting complex programs and projects
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Project and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) creation and management
Experience with government or construction-related procurement processes
Prior involvement in construction management projects
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Apply now and join us in delivering mission-critical solutions that help shape a better, safer world.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
March 17, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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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