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Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities. As part of a large-scale Scaled Agile (SAFe) program organization of approximately 500 personnel, you will serve as the deputy to the Program Manager, providing executive leadership across program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement. We are building with an AI-first engineering mindset, embracing emerging AI capabilities and modern development practices to accelerate delivery, improve software quality, and continuously evolve how we design and build mission-critical systems. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.Â
This role is part of a growing program, and hiring will depend on available funding. We review applications on a rolling basis, but the timeline for interviews and offers may vary. In some cases, we may extend contingent offers that become active once funding is confirmed.Â
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This position is located in Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Harbor Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions of air travelers.Â
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. Candidates should reside a commutable distance to one of the above locations.Â
What You'll DoÂ
Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution and strategic decision-makingÂ
Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance across the programÂ
Lead program operations including status reporting, action tracking, and governanceÂ
Serve as a primary customer interface for program performance and delivery updatesÂ
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical and programmatic domainsÂ
Provide financial oversight including budget management and cost controlÂ
Coordinate across engineering and delivery organizations to ensure alignmentÂ
Oversee subcontract performance and vendor relationshipsÂ
Drive staffing decisions and workforce planning across the programÂ
Deputize for the Program Manager in all internal and external engagements as neededÂ
Support execution leadership for software-intensive modernization activities operating within Agile development frameworksÂ
Coordinate program delivery across Agile Release Trains ensuring alignment between modernization milestones and operational transition schedulesÂ
Champion an AI-first engineering culture by identifying and applying AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and emerging software engineering practices that improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery.Â
Core Technical Qualifications:Â
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 6+ years) and 4+ years of experience supervising teams or projects.
Demonstrated experience managing large FAA or DoD programsÂ
Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and reportingÂ
Experience operating within SAFe/Agile program organizationsÂ
Strong customer relationship management skills at the executive levelÂ
Track record of contract performance management and delivery excellenceÂ
Financial management experience including P&L oversightÂ
Risk management expertise across complex program portfoliosÂ
Experience leading teams of 200+ personnel in a matrixed environmentÂ
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship required; subject to government background investigationÂ
Experience leading software-intensive modernization programs operating within Agile development organizationsÂ
​Ability to obtain and maintain a Public TrustÂ
U.S. citizenship requiredÂ
Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customerÂ
Preferred / Desired QualificationsÂ
Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationÂ
Direct FAA program management experienceÂ
Aviation domain expertiseÂ
PMO leadership and governance experienceÂ
Multi-vendor program coordinationÂ
Proposal development and capture experienceÂ
Direct experience managing large-scale legacy-to-modern software transition programs in regulated environmentsÂ
Why Leidos?Â
You’ll work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter — every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.Â
If you’re excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments — and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut — we’d like to talk.Â
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Original Posting:
August 21, 2026For 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 - $237,350.00The 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.
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