Program Manager

Description

The EW Division of Leidos is looking for a Program Manager to join our cross-functional engineering team using innovative technology to develop truly novel communications systems solutions for the US Navy. This is a great opportunity for a program manager with a background in product development and manufacturing to;
1) plan and
2) manage design, development, and manufacturing projects involving antenna and transceiver systems in a diverse and collaborative environment. You will be part of a high powered, collegial, and ethical team, performing vital work that has a major impact within the US Navy.

• Managing of ACAT I program(s) profit and loss (P&L), costs, scheduling, quality and timely delivery of products and services.
• Leading a team through complete lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, validation and verification, and release to production using established formal IEEE systems engineering process.
• Managing relationships between customers, technical staff, and supply chain.

• US Citizenship required. Must have an active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) with approximately 8-12 years of relevant professional experience, including 4-8 years of direct program management experience, preferably within a defense contracting environment.
• Must have Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience. This experience must include knowledge of pick-n-place, conformal coating, environmental test, acceptance test, module/box/systems build operations.
• Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, communicating progress to stakeholders at each phase of project, documentation, and testing.
• Demonstrated skills in all areas of business development including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, customer visits, customer relationship development, relationship development with competitors, team leadership, etc.
• Strong network with NAVSEA, PEO IWS, PEO C4I and their NAVY Support Labs in Dahlgren and CRANE.
• Familiarity with the DOD/DON acquisitions process and experience in supporting large programs and/or experience with US Navy, DOD, and commercial maritime surface ships.
• Must have a deep understanding of technical, financial, budgeting, programmatic, and personnel management for government systems development and production contracts.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office suite.

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.