Deputy Program Manager

Job 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. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise Support Services by assisting with program execution, program integration, team coordination, customer communications, and overall program health. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager helps ensure the program meets negotiated requirements and supports consistent performance across cost, schedule, and technical outcomes. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos’ Homeland Sector’s Airports, Borders, and Security (ABS) business area delivers air travel modernization, border protection, and critical infrastructure security solutions that help build a safer, more resilient homeland. Operating globally across aviation security, passenger screening, cybersecurity, and border and port security, ABS integrates next-generation technologies—including AI-driven analytics, advanced threat detection, and command-and-control platforms—to secure the movement of people and goods worldwide by improving situational awareness, accelerating decisions, and strengthening operational outcomes for customers. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! Deputy Program Manager — (TS/SCI) Primary Responsibilities Include: As Deputy Program Manager, assist the PM in managing all aspects of the contract and program including Leidos requirements, and program requirements for the customer; assist in implementing priorities, assigning tasks, and managing resources to meet cost, schedule, and technical baselines. Participate in meetings with Leidos leadership as necessary and with the customer to ensure situational awareness of program requirements. Support the program coordination and communications with internal teams, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders. Track and help resolve program issues/risks, escalating as needed and supporting status reporting to Leidos management. Help ensure contract requirements and contract changes are implemented effectively across the team. Support staffing execution and staff development/training activities across the contract lifecycle. Manage the SMEs and Regional Exercise Leads, including managing coordination and regularly reporting and communications. Support the PM in managing and directing Leidos staff as well as subcontract staff on the program. Ensure coordination and integration for seamless delivery of program and exercise support to the customer. Ensure all aspects of the program are integrated, tied together, and updated with any changes across the entire support team. Required Experience, Skills, and Education: Active TS/SCI clearance. Ability to obtain CISA EOD. 10+ years experience with federal, state, and local project and program planning and management. Experience supporting program execution for a customer-facing contract, including coordination across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage action-item tracking, meeting cadence, and documentation to drive timely delivery. Demonstrated experience leading delivery of services under a customer-facing contract, including planning, staffing coordination, quality oversight, and issue/risk management. Experience producing executive-ready briefings, correspondence, and status reporting (written and oral) using MS Office tools and MS Teams. Ability to support customer needs during normal work hours and during no-notice emergencies/COOP events, as required for key personnel. Experience managing and supporting cyber related projects and programs. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education: Experience supporting or managing HSEEP-aligned exercise programs (discussion-based and operations-based). Experience supporting cybersecurity readiness, resilience, or incident response mission partners across government and critical infrastructure. Experience managing surge requirements, including developing quotes that include labor mix, hours, and cost (basis of estimate) when new requirements emerge. FEMA HSEEP Certified FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Cybersecurity Certifications CISSP CEH GIAC Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance. 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: September 1, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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.