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**Description** _The Missiles & Aviation Solutions Division, within the Defense Systems Sector at Leidos, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which a Program Manager can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena. We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented Program Manager to foster advanced technology programs from the research and development phase to full productization._ **Primary Responsibilities.** _As an intricate member of the team, you will perform management functions for the project team involved with design and development of missile and munition systems as well as manned and unmanned aircraft systems and payloads; including third party payload integration. You will have the responsibility for planning, coordinating, tracking, and executing complex tasks within technical, schedule, and budget constraints._ _These projects will involve diverse technology areas including electrical and hardware design and fabrication, EO/IR sensors, artificial intelligence/machine learning, navigation and control of air vehicle systems, and flight testing._ **Basic Qualifications.** + _A bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering_ + _20 years of experience in Project Management type roles overseeing technical aviation-related projects is required._ + _Must have a strong technical background as well as verbal and written skills_ + _Must be a proven leader with good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a leading member of a team_ **_Demonstrated experience in the following areas:_** + _Aircraft, missile/munition systems development, integration and testing_ + _AI/ML technologies as applied to DoD Battle Management_ + _Government Program Office in a resident capacity_ + _DoD Acquisition training_ + _Systems Engineering_ + _Design, Verification, and Testing Process_ + _Subcontract Management/Oversight_ + _Cost estimating and Budget management_ + _Organizational development_ + _Leading a team, including subcontractors_ + _Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure_ + _Knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule development_ + _Risk identification and management_ + _Project Performance Assessment and Reporting_ **Preferred Qualifications.** + _Other Experience/Qualifications_ + _Aircraft flight operations and testing aircraft and payload systems_ + _Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate_ + _Aerial refueling knowledge and experience_ + _Transitioning programs from development to production/sustainment_ + _Leading Proposal Teams/Proposal experience_ + _Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint_ + _PMP Certification or DoD Acquisition Professional with experience working in an Agile development/Rapid Prototyping environment are a plus._ **_Security Requirements_** + _Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top Secret Clearance._ **Original Posting:** June 13, 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 $134,550.00 - $243,225.00 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. REQNUMBER: R-00161058 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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