What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager (PM) – Cyber Intelligence Analysis position at Leidos?
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security?
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard. The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Program Manager to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership and program execution experience in support of a critical U.S. Government partner’s cyber, intelligence, and forensic mission. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and enterprise-level program management support activities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams operating in dynamic, high-security environments and ensure successful delivery of mission-critical objectives. This position offers the opportunity to guide strategic initiatives that directly enhance national security capabilities, operational effectiveness, and investigative outcomes.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What You'll Be Doing
The Program Manager provides overall leadership, management, and oversight of all contractor personnel supporting a U.S. Government partner. Responsibilities include directing operational, analytical, forensic, and technical activities while ensuring performance aligns with contractual requirements and mission priorities. The PM manages complex projects from initiation through execution and sustainment, developing and maintaining program management plans, risk management strategies, integrated master schedules, and performance metrics.
This role establishes and enforces enterprise governance processes for cost, schedule, scope, and quality control while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. The Program Manager engages senior stakeholders to provide program status updates, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure strategic alignment across operational and technical teams. The individual is responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency of performance, overseeing transition activities, and maintaining continuous compliance with U.S. Government standards and security requirements.
Needed Experience, Skills, And Education
U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience, Skills, And Education
Original Posting
March 11, 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 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
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.
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security?
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard. The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Program Manager to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership and program execution experience in support of a critical U.S. Government partner’s cyber, intelligence, and forensic mission. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and enterprise-level program management support activities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams operating in dynamic, high-security environments and ensure successful delivery of mission-critical objectives. This position offers the opportunity to guide strategic initiatives that directly enhance national security capabilities, operational effectiveness, and investigative outcomes.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What You'll Be Doing
The Program Manager provides overall leadership, management, and oversight of all contractor personnel supporting a U.S. Government partner. Responsibilities include directing operational, analytical, forensic, and technical activities while ensuring performance aligns with contractual requirements and mission priorities. The PM manages complex projects from initiation through execution and sustainment, developing and maintaining program management plans, risk management strategies, integrated master schedules, and performance metrics.
This role establishes and enforces enterprise governance processes for cost, schedule, scope, and quality control while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. The Program Manager engages senior stakeholders to provide program status updates, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure strategic alignment across operational and technical teams. The individual is responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency of performance, overseeing transition activities, and maintaining continuous compliance with U.S. Government standards and security requirements.
Needed Experience, Skills, And Education
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of experience managing large, complex programs supporting federal or defense missions. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams (cyber, intelligence, forensics, IT, operations)
- Experience managing cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics
- Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience supporting high-security operational environments
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience, Skills, And Education
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, or related field
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD organizations
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience leading ISO-accredited or compliance-driven environments
- Agile/SAFe certification.
- MS Project
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
- Risk management and scheduling tools
- SharePoint or enterprise collaboration platforms
- Performance dashboard/BI tools
Original Posting
March 11, 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 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
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.
Salary : $131,300 - $237,350