Geospatial Program Manager

Description

Are you ready to lead at the forefront of geospatial intelligence innovation? The Leidos Intelligence Production Solutions Division is seeking a dynamic and visionary Geospatial Program Manager with Fixed Price Project/Program Manager experience. Join us to spearhead a high-impact team working a variety of geospatial disciplines that is revolutionizing the intelligence mission.

Leidos is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Geospatial Program Manager to work onsite and support the Program Management Office (PMO) by providing strategic direction, hands-on leadership, and comprehensive program support.

In this role, you'll:

• Drive transformative solutions for national security clients
• Lead a talented, multi-geospatial-disciplinary team on cutting-edge projects
• Have the opportunity to shape the future of GEOINT by leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies
• Make a direct impact on mission success and organizational growth

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in intelligence, we want to hear from you!

This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a diverse set of geospatial disciplines that deliver high-quality services and products that contribute to commercial intel mission. The ideal candidate will not only support day-to-day operations but can also drive innovation by integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation tools to enhance the efficiency and scalability of production workflows. By leveraging emerging technologies, the GEOINT PM will help evolve the team's capabilities-delivering measurable value and impact to both the supported customer and Leidos-while ensuring all project activities are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality and performance.

Duties

• Plan, organize and utilize resources to successfully staff and meet program objectives
• Manage costs, schedules, reporting, and subcontract compliance
• Verify and validate the quality, content, and prompt delivery of all task and contractual deliverables associated with the program
• Submit weekly activity reports as well as monthly and quarterly status reviews
• Report all significant technical challenges, problems, issues, as soon as they are discovered to Leidos and customer management, as appropriate
• Lead and manage large-scale projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project success
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure quality deliverables
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and team members

Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Typically requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8 years or prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Fixed Price contracts and managing project financials
• Demonstrated experience managing Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts, including oversight of scope, schedule, cost, and risk to ensure mission performance and contract success
• Proven ability to serve as the primary representative to the Government, guiding decisions about contract performance, shaping technical and cost proposals, and managing subcontractor relationships effectively
• Demonstrated experience managing Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) within customer footprints, with a focus on geospatial work and mission-critical operations
• Proven ability to oversee staffing, resource allocation, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with customer objectives and geospatial intelligence requirements
• Must have prior geospatial experience either technically or via managing geospatial solutions

Desired

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Candidates must complete their PMP within 1-year of start.
• Demonstrated history of innovation within the intelligence or geospatial analysis community, including the development or implementation of new tools, methodologies, or workflows that enhance mission effectiveness.
• Familiarity with emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and methodologies, with an understanding of their applications, implications, and integration into daily geospatial and intelligence workflows.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

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.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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