Program Director (Systems Engineering)

Job overview

The Program Director (Systems Engineering) is an onsite role based in Merrifield, VA, with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 per year. This position supports the Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos, focusing on the oversight of complex systems engineering and infrastructure programs. The role acts as the primary liaison between the contractor and government stakeholders, managing project status, risk, and technical deliverables. The Program Director is responsible for leading teams, ensuring staff retention, and driving strategic innovation in mission-critical system modernization.

What you'll do

• Oversee infrastructure programs
• manage project status, risk, and coordination
• serve as primary government interface
• lead engineering teams
• ensure compliance and financial reporting
• conduct program management reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

merrifield va

program director

systems engineering

infrastructure

ts/sci polygraph

day shift

leidos

$131k-$237k

project management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI Polygraph; experience in cloud environments and AI adoption preferred.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.