Description
??The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for acleared Deputy Program Manager on the Digital Infrastructure Network Manager(DINM)Program. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Department of the Air Force.
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?We are seeking an accomplished Deputy Program Manager tojoina high-impact team delivering enterprise command and control solutions for the Department of the Air Force. In this critical leadership role, you will partner with the Program Manager to oversee program execution, drive operational excellence, and ensure alignment with strategicobjectives. You will help manage cross-functional teams,in particular operating out of the Orlando FL location,coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders, and support the integration, testing, and deployment of advanced capabilities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong program managementexpertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to delivering mission success on complex, multi-vendor efforts.
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?** Primary Responsibilities:
?Lead day-to-day program operationsfor the Orlando FL teamand ensure seamless alignment with strategicobjectives.
?Partner with engineering, technical, and operational teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
?Providestrong technical leadership to the site team, providing critical decision support oncomplextechnical courses of actionand driving deployments.
?Monitor program performance across cost, schedule, and technical baselines; drive corrective actions when needed.
?Support the development and execution of program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
?Monitor task progress,identifyrisks/issues, and drivetimelyresolution of blockers.
?Responsible for making sure the program is staffed and working with teammates to achieve Leidos success.
?Supports delivery of CDRLsandtechnical deployments of hardware and software.
?Coordinates with government customer, understands customer's technical needs.
?Identifystaffing and skill gaps and collaborate with line management to address program needs.
?Act as the tactical, day-to-day leaderfor DINM operations at the Orlando FL site.
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?Basic Qualifications:
?Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.Additional years will be considered in lieu of degree.
?8+ years of program or project management experience in a technical or engineering environment.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
?Proven success supporting or managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
?Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (systems engineering, software development, hardware integration).
?Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance in dynamic environments.
?Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
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? Desired Skills:
Active and current DoD/DoW TS/SCI clearance.
?Familiarity with Agile,DevSecOps,SAFe, or systems engineering frameworks.
?PMP certification or equivalent.?Leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams of 20+ personnel.
?Experience supporting complex defense programs, particularly with the U.S. Air Force.
?Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
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Original Posting:
June 2, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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 .
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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.
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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.
