Program Operations Director

More About the Role :

Leidos is seeking a highly technical program and people manager specifically in the fields of IT Defensive Cyber and AI Navy to support its Navy and US Marine Corps IT Business Area; specifically in the NMCI Division under the Service Management Integration and Transport (SMIT) contract.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy delivering the core backbone of NMCI including cybersecurity services network and datacenter operations service desk deskside support and data transport.

NMCI spans the entire Continental US and delivers services through five Major Tier One datacenters and a multitude of distribution nodes of varying size. This support provides NIPR and SIPR services to over 600 thousand users including Navy and Joint leadership of General and Flag Officers responsibilities.

What Youll Get to Do :

While homed in the NMCI Division the successful candidate will work across the Business area and Digital Modernization Sector to :

• Provide subject matter expertise in development of new non-SMIT proposal work in direct support of the Navy / Marine Corps IT missions.
• Provide guidance to the Business area on building and growing Leidos reputation and relationships with the various Naval IT organizations such as PEO C4I NAVWAR HQ NIWC Pac and NIWC Lant.
• Provide in-depth thought leadership and technical management in Leidos Tactical Networking campaign.
• Provide support in Leidos INDO-PACOM IT modernization campaign.

Given SMIT is the largest program within Leidos the ideal candidate will also have significant Navy experience and ability in developing and delivering executive-level briefings.

Youll Bring These Qualifications :

BA / BS Degree in a related field and 20 years combined experience managing and / or executing the planning provisioning and delivery of network services and / or other technically complex information technologies services to large organizations internationally (or Masters with 10 years or prior relevant experience). Generally has 7 years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.

US citizenship and currently possess an active DoD SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain TS / SCI clearance.

At least 5 years combined experience managing the planning provisioning and delivery of IT services to large organizations. This experience shall include regular communications with the supported organizations senior executives and direct accountability for managed activities.

Prior experience leading and coordinating matrixed technical and functional teams.

Experience performing internal process audits; monitor / track corrective actions; monitor process implementation; perform process checks on internal procedures; review contract deliverables.

Ability to maintain discretion associated with staffing and cost requirements.

Experience with Program / Project Management principles and concepts (WBS PWS IMS RACI Risk Management).

Ability to utilize MS Office Products to develop and maintain program documentation and CDRLs.

Strong analysis skills with the ability to identify and implement continual process improvements.

Able to multi-task self-assign work and function in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Ability to support proposals coordinating with corporate and program personnel to deliver a corporate-approved proposal.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to succinctly communicate ideas.

Ability to drive team culture with emphasis on Leidos leadership values and behaviors.

Experience managing relationships with senior DoD / Government customers.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :

Prior Navy and NMCI experience in the Navy Enterprise Network desired.

PMP and / or DAWIA PM Level III Certifications.

Ability to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET / SECRET COMPARTMENTALIZED INFORMATION TS / SCI security clearance.

Experience with Systems Engineering principles and concepts (including ITIL ITSM MBSE).

Intimate knowledge of Enterprise IT functions.

Prior experience working with managing project schedules resource allocation and EAC development.

NGEN

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Original Posting : November 25 2025

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 $148850.00 - $269075.00

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.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 148850 - 269075