Program Integrator

Description

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Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking a highly motivated and organized Program Integrator to support execution of a complex, fast-paced defense modernization effort. This role will work closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer stakeholders to ensure successful integration and execution of program activities across the full product lifecycle.

The selected candidate will help drive program execution by coordinating schedules, risks, action items, deliverables, staffing needs, technical reviews, and cross-functional dependencies. The Program Integrator will serve as a key interface between Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), functional organizations, subcontractors, and program leadership to maintain alignment on cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments.

This position requires a proactive self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities, resolving complex issues, and communicating effectively across all levels of the organization.

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Leidos Defense Sensors provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily program execution activities across multiple IPTs and functional organizations.

• Support development, maintenance, and execution of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program plans, and execution metrics.

• Facilitate cross-functional integration between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, security, and subcontractor teams.

• Track program action items, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and critical path activities to ensure timely closure and escalation when required.

• Support preparation and execution of program reviews, technical reviews, customer briefings, gate reviews, and leadership status meetings.

• Assist with program reporting activities including schedule performance, staffing, earned value inputs, milestone tracking, and execution health metrics.

• Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAMs), IPT Leads, and functional managers to maintain alignment between technical execution and program objectives.

• Help manage program change activities, configuration impacts, and integration planning across hardware, software, and site deployment efforts.

• Interface with subcontractors and external partners to support execution tracking, deliverable coordination, and issue resolution.

• Support risk management activities including identification, mitigation planning, and tracking of programmatic and technical risks.

• Drive accountability and follow-through across the program team to support successful execution within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience supporting large, complex programs in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or related industries.

• Experience coordinating across multiple functional disciplines including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and program management.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and leadership levels.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Must be a US citizen, possess or able to obtain and maintain an active DoD security clearance.

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting missile defense, radar, integrated air and missile defense, or other complex defense systems programs.

• Familiarity with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management processes.

• Experience supporting gate reviews, technical baseline management, or production/program integration activities.

• Understanding hardware development, manufacturing integration, and system test execution.

• Experience working with subcontractors and geographically dispersed teams.

• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar program execution tools.

• PMP certification or equivalent program management training is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Program execution and integration

• Cross-functional team coordination

• Schedule and milestone tracking

• Risk and opportunity management

• Action item management and closure

• Executive-level communication

• Technical review coordination

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Team leadership and collaboration

• Attention to detail and organizational discipline

Work Environment

This role operates in a collaborative program office environment supporting a large-scale defense modernization effort. The position requires strong coordination across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer stakeholders to ensure integrated execution of program objectives.

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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.

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.

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