Emerging Radar Technology Portfolio Manager
Listed on 2026-06-17
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Description
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos is seeking a high-performing Portfolio Manager to lead the Long Range Sensors portfolio within the Persistent Surveillance Division of the Defense Sensors Business Area. Reporting directly to the Persistent Surveillance Division Manager, this leader will oversee profit & loss, execution excellence, customer engagement, and strategic growth across a portfolio of three programs delivering advanced long-range sensing solutions to U.S. Department of Defense acquisition and R&D customers.
This role carries responsibility for ensuring mission success and meeting financial commitments across programs generating approximately $4
5M in annual revenue
. The Portfolio Manager will be accountable for delivering strong technical performance, operational discipline, and predictable financial results while positioning the portfolio for sustained growth and market expansion.
The successful candidate will lead program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with division strategy, customer priorities, and business objectives. Responsibilities include managing portfolio risk and opportunity, driving execution rigor, supporting capture and proposal activities, and strengthening customer relationships to enable long-term mission partnership.
In addition, the Portfolio Manager will support workforce planning, talent development, and performance management within the portfolio, helping cultivate a high-performing, accountable team aligned with Leidos’ values and commitment to delivering mission-critical capability.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
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Primary Responsibilities
Lead a portfolio of emerging technology programs focused on advancing low to mid TRL sensing capabilities toward operational deployment.
Own portfolio-level financial performance, including revenue, profit, forecasting accuracy, and cost control in development-heavy programs.
Provide leadership and oversight to Program Managers while partnering closely with Chief Engineers and technical leads to managing technical risk and maturation plans.
Apply strong technical judgment to evaluate architectures, development plans, integration strategies, and risk mitigation approaches.
Drive disciplined execution in environments characterized by evolving requirements and high technical uncertainty.
Support and lead proposal efforts, ensuring compelling technical solutions, executable plans, and competitive pricing strategies; coach Program Managers through proposal development and technical reviews.
Maintain strong relationships with R&D, advanced capability, and classified customers, ensuring alignment with mission needs and long-term technology strategy.
Ensure compliance with security requirements, including execution within Special Access Program (SAP) environments as applicable.
Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Security functions to ensure portfolio success and growth.
Develop and mentor technical and program leadership talent to sustain innovation and execution excellence.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree with 8+ years of related experience, or Masters degree…
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