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**At Leidos,** innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an experienced **Senior Program Director** to lead an integrated global logistics and supply chain management program supporting the U.S. Department of State. This high-visibility role serves as the primary interface between Leidos and government stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, task execution, risk management, staffing, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership, program execution expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serve as the primary point of contact with the customer for all program-related matters, including project status, tasking, risks, and performance.

+ Provide strategic leadership and overall management for all contractor personnel assigned to the program.

+ Ensure quality and efficiency across all aspects of contract performance, including technical delivery, business operations, and financial success.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Program Management Plan that aligns with both Leidos and customer standards.

+ Manage cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure contract compliance and successful program delivery.

+ Deliver all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and financial reports accurately and on schedule.

+ Respond promptly to customer questions, concerns, and ad hoc data calls.

+ Lead program and iterative reviews to ensure clear and effective communication of technical and programmatic updates.

+ Recruit, retain, and manage a high-performing team; foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

+ Maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring responsiveness, trust, and long-term satisfaction.

+ Identify opportunities for innovation and increased operational efficiency across the program.

Required Qualifications:

+ Active Top Secret security clearance.

+ Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex federal systems end to end global logistics and supply chain management programs of large scale (more than 30,000 users) and complexity (integrated system deployed globally).

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

+ Demonstrated experience managing global ERP system deployments and modernizations including procure to pay, fleet management, asset management, warehousing, etc.

+ Demonstrated experience and leadership utilizing agile systems engineering methodologies

+ Technical knowledge and capabilities with wide range of ERP applications and tools

+ Demonstrated experience managing complex, global change management approaches.

+ Demonstrated capability of managing highly complex global programs of $150M/yr, or $1B total, and all associated financials and contract deliverables.

+ Demonstrated experience managing both software development projects and global operations & maintenance activities.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience managing programs for the Department of State

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 29, 2025

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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER: R-00167660

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.