Program Director

Job overview

The Program Director is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL, with a salary range of $139,100 - $251,450 per year. This position supports the Persistent Surveillance Division at Leidos, focusing on large-scale Army acquisition programs. The role exists to provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day management of complex defense programs. The director ensures project activities align with goals, maintains schedules and budgets, and acts as the primary liaison for DoD clients and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Provide leadership for Army acquisition programs
• coordinate project activities
• maintain schedules and budgets
• monitor performance
• act as primary stakeholder contact
• support risk management
• prepare status reports
• ensure regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

huntsville al

leidos

program management

defense

army

acquisition

radar

leadership

$139k-$251k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement.

Why this role

Requires 15+ years of defense industry experience; focus on radar programs.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.