Deputy Program Manager

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting Leidos Flight Service. Leidos Flight Service provides the 24/7/365 automation system that Flight Service specialists use to support general aviation and keep our skies safe. The program operates as a large-scale Scaled Agile (SAFe) organization delivering against time-critical commitments.As deputy, you run day-to-day execution and share accountability with the Program Manager for contract performance, financial results, schedule, risk, and the FAA relationship, acting with the Program Manager's authority when they are unavailable. You partner with the Chief Engineer, who leads technical delivery, and the leadership team to meet delivery commitments. The program is adopting AI-assisted engineering practices, and you will help teams apply them effectively and securely.This position is located in Ashburn, VA or Gaithersburg, MD. It is a hybrid position requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days remote work. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance of one of these locations.What You'll DoRun execution and lead the teamRun daily operations and governance, including status reporting, decisions, and executive reviews, and ensure the team performs to cost, schedule, and quality targetsLead with a find-a-way-to-yes mindset: remove impediments, treat obstacles as problems to solve, and coach and mentor delivery leads and the team, within budget and contract constraintsServe as the Program Manager's deputy in internal and external engagements, with delegated decision authorityPartner with the customerWork closely with FAA program and contracting stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and expectations, and communicate proactively with them and Leidos leadership so there are no surprisesKnow the contract, including its terms, deliverables, and obligations, and ensure the program performs and stays compliant; develop options that meet customer needs within budget, and take out-of-scope requests through change control with Leidos ContractsManage financial performance and riskOwn the financial position, including estimate at completion, cost to complete, and margin, and drive corrective action earlyOwn cost, schedule, and technical performance reporting, applying earned value and agile metrics to track delivery and risksProactively manage technical, programmatic, cybersecurity, and transition risks and mitigationsUse and promote AI for program execution and AI-assisted development, within customer and Leidos data-handling and security requirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant leadership experience (or Master's with 10+ years), including 6+ years program management experienceDemonstrated experience leading enterprise, scaled Agile programs on fixed-price contracts, including earned value and estimate-at-completion forecastingExperience managing large FAA programs, with working knowledge of federal contract terms, deliverables, and change control (FAR or FAA AMS) and a record of strong contract performanceRecord of leading and coaching teams of 100+ personnel in a matrixed environment and removing impediments to deliveryFinancial management experience, including P&L oversight and accountability for margin on fixed-price workExecutive-level customer relationship and communication skills, including aligning requirements, negotiating scope, and proactive, transparent reportingRisk management expertise, with a record of identifying risks early and presenting practical mitigationsExperience delivering software-intensive systems to committed milestones in a federal cloud environmentU.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust determination and complete government background investigations as required by the customerPreferred QualificationsActive favorable Public Trust determinationProject Management Professional (PMP) and SAFe certificationsDirect FAA program management experience, including the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle, and aviation domain expertiseExperience managing legacy-to-modern software transitions in regulated environments, including cybersecurity authorizationPMO governance, multi-vendor coordination, and proposal or capture experienceIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:October 8, 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.SummaryLocation: Gaithersburg, MD; Ashburn, VAType: Full time