MISSION

Join Leidos in supporting the U.S. Missile Defense mission through innovative, high-impact work. We’re seeking a senior-level professional to play a critical role in program-level leadership—driving risk management, process governance, and quality assurance across a complex defense initiative. This is not a management role, but it directly supports the Program Manager and interfaces with government stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience, training and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
• US Citizen; Currently possess and Active Secret clearance.
• Proven experience in writing and editing government documentation.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational discipline.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in technical and creative tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other document management and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with USSF Risk Management processes and procedures.
• Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and systems engineering principles.
• Experience with USSF/SSC and the missile warning/missile defense community.
• Background in Quality Assurance and Mission Assurance.

• Collaborate with the Government Risk Management Team to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks to acceptable levels.
• Recommend, update, and communicate governance, risk, and compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and partner with government representatives to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed records of risk activities and generate reports for senior leadership.
• Lead the development in documentation and implementation of program-level processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and government standards, including:
• Proper document markings
• Security labels
• Distribution statements
• Support additional program-level tasks as assigned.