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$148,850 - $269,075
25%
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San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)
R-00171116
Description
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 You'll 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.
You'll 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 organization’s 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 CDRL’s.
•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
If 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: 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
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
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
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 You'll 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.
You'll 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 organization’s 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 CDRL’s.
•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
If 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: 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
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
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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