Space Force Program Manager

Leidos Holding$131K — $237K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or BS and 10+ years (Master's and 8+ years) managing mid-size programs; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • 4+ years' experience leading teams or projects with the USSF.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse customer interactions.
  • Experience as a Space Force Intelligence Instructor.
  • Prior Space Force ISR experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the program to ensure alignment with USSF goals.
  • Assign tasks, manage resources, and track project schedules.
  • Plan and report progress across all tasks.
  • Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes.
  • Maintain resource availability and allocation.
  • Act as liaison with stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Provide leadership and management oversight for program personnel.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact Military Intelligence initiative.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Chance to influence processes for a critical defense project.
  • Support for continuous improvement and best practices in program management.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Space Force Program Manager to lead a mid-sized Space Force ISR program at Peterson Space Force Base. This role is part of a high-impact Military Intelligence initiative supporting the United States Space Force (USSF). As Program Manager, you'll lead all Leidos program management activities for a mid-sized Space Force ISR initiative. We're looking for someone with strong, hands-on experience in program management who can ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a complex program. This role requires a proactive, customer-focused mindset and the ability to keep internal processes aligned and running effectively. You will collaborate closely with leadership and report directly to the Senior Program Manager, as well as play a key role in driving mission success. **This role is part of a prospective contract, contingent upon final award notification. Award expected August 2026. **What You'll Do:** Directs and oversees the Program to ensure USSF programs and projects meet the organization's goals and requirements. Reviews user and/or technical requirements, identifies tasks, assigns and coordinates resources, and supervises the creation and tracking of project schedules. Plans, manages, and reports progress of all work. Oversees the work breakdown structure, risk management, quality assurance, and change control. Ensures availability and proper allocation of required resources. Serves as liaison with program/project sponsor, customers, and other stakeholders. Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, management, and quality assurance, in coordination with the Senior PM, for all contractor personnel assigned. In addition: - Plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative and program control involved in providing services in fulfillment of the contract. - Provide guidance and subject matter expertise for internal Leidos Program Management best practices. - Manage and control schedules and cost to provide on time, within budget, performance of all aspects of the contractual effort - Provide direction for operations and ensure compliance with all management policies, plans, and procedures - Provide recommendations for resolution of technical problems; and provide management oversight to assigned program personnel, both Leidos and subcontractors, ensuring the highest quality of task completion and deliverables in accordance with the contract. **What Sets You Apart (Required):** - BA or BS and 10+ years (or Master's and 8+ years) of prior experience managing mid size programs. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. - 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects for USSF. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with proven ability to interface with a multifaceted customer set. - Space Force Intelligence Instructor Experience - Space Force ISR experience - Willing to travel up to 10% to support operational requirements. - Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered. **Nice to Have: ** - Experience managing Space Force ISR training projects and programs - PMP **Original Posting:** June 17, 2026 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.

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