The Leidos National Security Sector has an opening for an experienced Senior Software Program Manger to provide management and planning of software development, integration, test and operations for weapon system network architecture, Electronic Sensor Management, survivability systems and advanced communications external interfaces.  The successful candidate will provide expert advice to program leadership on industry best practices for embedded/real-time operating system development, test, configuration management, and quality assurance.

Primary focus and responsibilities:

Manage the software configuration control processesProvide expert consultation on quality assurance and software safety practices to a government/industry teamAdvise the development of hardware and software functionality and performance specificationsWork with government and industry teams to develop plans and evaluate resultsCoordinate product and process improvements for the overall workflow and processes that are being usedWork with the Chief Engineer to ensure requests align with the program’s goals and vision

Required Qualifications:

12+ years recent experience managing projects, especially in project planning and data analysisExperience managing USG acquisition programsBA degree from an accredited universityMust possess an active TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered.

Clearance:

TS//SCI eligible

Work Location:

Dayton, OH Area

Travel:

25% travel

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Original Posting:August 19, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The 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.