About this opportunity
Leidos lists this Program Lead, Systems Engineer opportunity in odenton, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
The Program Lead/System Engineer position will oversee the management of the system level requirements, and the performance of integration, verification, and user acceptance testing to ensure that the design, deployment, integration, maintenance, and support for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) supporting DISA customers is fully operational.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate primary responsibility will be:
Perform Leidos supervisory duties for a team of managers leading 14 personnel. Provide guidance and direction for personnel issues including completing performance feedbacks, annual reviews, salary recommendations, corrective action, disciplinary actions, submission for awards and recognition, etc…
Data gathering, Requirements Definition, Use Case Development, Gap Analysis, Functional Specification, Test Plans, and Design Specification
Execution of engineering activities, requirements analysis, implementation planning, third party coordination, integration and test, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
Employing Systems Engineering approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
Lead in defining processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Lead in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models through use of SE tool.
Identifying and managing related project task dependencies, risks & possible mitigations.
Collaborating with colleagues to monitor and report technical variances; facilitating resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery
Reporting the technical status of product development to assigned leads on a consistent basis.
Identifying and managing external dependencies.
Estimating level of effort (hrs/days/resources) to outline & update a projected project schedule.
Basic Qualifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Current Security+ or SecurityX certification, or equivalent certifications/credentials in compliance with DoD 8140 at the Systems Administrator, Intermediate level.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12-15 years of professional experience; or 10-13 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
Experience in architecture, design, develop, and delivery of data driven operations capabilities, within a DoD environment.
2+ years of management and supervisory experience
5+ years of project planning experience
2+ years with Linux/RHEL OS systems
2+ years with Windows Server OS systems
Experience working with a highly technical team and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers and architects
Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of network routing devices and network device configurations
Understanding of ITIL foundation or ITIL certified
Experience with OS scripting (perl, python, shell)
Experience with Databases (SQL, Oracle) & DB migrations
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Original Posting
August 28, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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 .
Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave and Retirement
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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Worksite address
odenton, MD, 21113, US
Who can apply
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