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Leidos’ Defense Systems Sectors Persistent Surveillance Portfolio has an opening for a Logistics & Training Section Manager with the ability and experience to work multiple projects (test & integration, logistics, support/sustainment and training).
Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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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Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of integration, testing, characterization, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm development for our surveillance systems. You will be responsible for working with government and internal customers to develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring performance meets program requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and exceptional leadership skills.
The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute in a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Manage a group of engineers and technicians, lead efforts on all logistics and training efforts
- Lead the effort to develop and implement a logistics & training program
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software, hardware, and production teams, to ensure seamless execution of logistics activities
- Assist customer in execution of their logistics & training efforts, ensuring compliance with program objectives and customer requirements
- Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies related to test activities.
- Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of internal testing
- Analyze fielded and developmental systems, identify trends, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders
- Serve as the primary interface with customers, contractors, and other external stakeholders for all logistics & training efforts
- Ensure effective communication of results, status, and risks to senior leadership and the customer community
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with applicable standards, regulations, and program requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and methodologies
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a technical field plus 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, training, test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related fields, with a focus on radar or similar complex systems or Masters plus 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, training, test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related fields, with a focus on radar or similar complex systems
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale efforts
- Strong knowledge of radar system architectures, performance metrics, and methodologies
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques used for radar system evaluation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules, budgets, and technical challenges
- U.S. Citizenship required; active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Must be a US citizen, be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
- Experience working on a radar programs
- Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation
Original Posting:February 28, 2025
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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