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leidos
Program Lead, Systems Engineer
leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
About this role
Job Description
The Program Lead/System Engineer position will oversee the management of the system level requirements, and the performance of integration, verification, and user acceptance testing to ensure that the design, deployment, integration, maintenance, and support for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) supporting DISA customers is fully operational.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate primary responsibility will be:
Perform Leidos supervisory duties for a team of managers leading 14 personnel. Provide guidance and direction for personnel issues including completing performance feedbacks, annual reviews, salary recommendations, corrective action, disciplinary actions, submission for awards and recognition, etc…
Data gathering, Requirements Definition, Use Case Development, Gap Analysis, Functional Specification, Test Plans, and Design Specification
Execution of engineering activities, requirements analysis, implementation planning, third party coordination, integration and test, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
Employing Systems Engineering approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
Lead in defining processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Lead in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models through use of SE tool.
Identifying and managing related project task dependencies, risks & possible mitigations.
Collaborating with colleagues to monitor and report technical variances; facilitating resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery
Reporting the technical status of product development to assigned leads on a consistent basis.
Identifying and managing external dependencies.
Estimating level of effort (hrs/days/resources) to outline & update a projected project schedule.
Basic Qualifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Current Security+ or SecurityX certification, or equivalent certifications/credentials in compliance with DoD 8140 at the Systems Administrator, Intermediate level.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12-15 years of professional experience; or 10-13 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
Experience in architecture, design, develop, and delivery of data driven operations capabilities, within a DoD environment.
2+ years of management and supervisory experience
5+ years of project planning experience
2+ years with Linux/RHEL OS systems
2+ years with Windows Server OS systems
Experience working with a highly technical team and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers and architects
Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of network routing devices and network device configurations
Understanding of ITIL foundation or ITIL certified
Experience with OS scripting (perl, python, shell)
Experience with Databases (SQL, Oracle) & DB migrations
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Original Posting:
September 4, 2026For 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 - $237,350.00The 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Program Lead, Systems Engineer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Program Lead, Systems Engineer position at leidos is USD 131K–237K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Program Lead, Systems Engineer position at leidos located?
This Program Lead, Systems Engineer role at leidos is based in Odenton, MD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Program Lead, Systems Engineer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Program Lead, Systems Engineer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
Which team or department does the Program Lead, Systems Engineer at leidos belong to?
This Program Lead, Systems Engineer position is part of the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Program Lead, Systems Engineer
leidos · 💰 USD 131K–237K
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