Program Manager Defense Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager – Defense Acquisition & Logistics to lead and support complex Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting major capability acquisition programs, executing logistics and sustainment strategies, and collaborating across government, military, and contractor organizations.

This position requires a proven leader with expertise in program management, lifecycle logistics, budgeting, acquisition planning, and operational readiness within Navy and USSOCOM environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and projects.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies to support fleet and operational readiness.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and execution activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Analyze acquisition strategies and provide recommendations for program execution and risk mitigation.
• Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, contract requirements, and acquisition artifacts.
• Provide oversight for equipment fielding, sustainment planning, and lifecycle management activities.
• Develop and present program status reports to senior government and military leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, contracting, financial management, logistics, and operational communities to achieve mission objectives.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives and international partner engagements when required.
• Identify logistics gaps, operational risks, and readiness challenges while implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to strategic planning, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, logistics, program management, or sustainment programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Navy, USSOCOM, NAVAIR, or related defense organizations.
• Experience managing logistics support equipment, sustainment programs, or lifecycle logistics initiatives.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, PPBE, and program management methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, spend plans, and resource allocations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, contract support documentation, and program reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA Program Management Certification.
• DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Certification.
• Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and FAR-based contracting.
• Familiarity with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), technical reviews, and readiness initiatives.
• Experience supporting international military partners and coalition programs.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Program Execution
• Lifecycle Logistics
• Acquisition Management
• Budget Planning & Analysis
• Risk Management
• Contract Support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Readiness
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Executive Communications

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-focused team supporting critical national defense programs. You'll have the opportunity to influence major acquisition efforts, improve operational readiness, and collaborate with military and industry leaders on some of the nation's most important defense initiatives.

SUBSEAMSS

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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.

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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.