About this opportunity
Leidos LLC lists this Program Manager (NASA) opportunity in webster, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Leidos has a contingent opening for a Program Manager (PM) supporting the Exploration, Environment & Earth Intelligence Division within Leidos. This position will execute and implement strategy, support services and overall contractor activities and deliverables to NASA and/or space industry commercial customers. The PM serves as the primary point of contact for the customer and provides technical supervision, and manages contractor personnel assigned to the program. The PM is responsible for assessing the market for new and innovative projects and professional services, and in partnership with business development, supports activities for on-contract growth and new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will live near a NASA center.
Primary Responsibilities
Serving as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance, managing scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and technical quality.
Primary point of contact for the customer (e.g., Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and customer technical leadership, commercial client)
Building strong relationships with customers ensuring complete customer satisfaction
Planning, organizing and managing multiple teams led by experienced technical leads to meet contract requirements across various projects
Working with task and functional leaders, other companies and support personnel to execute contract plans
Generates forecasts for budget, labor resources, equipment, and supplies based on team and contract needs
Perform contract management tasks to meet quality, safety, OCI, property management, and information/IT security obligations defined per contract provisions
Ensuring that the program is optimally staffed with the appropriate levels of skills
Overseeing multi-function project teams responsible for technical deliverables of the contract
Managing subcontractor and teaming partner performance where applicable
Communicating program status to customer per contact requirements and to Leidos Division Manager
Support proposal, recompete, and business-growth activities, including identification of adjacent mission work and positioning for follow on task orders
Mentoring and developing employees for future career growth opportunities
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field and 10+ years technical and/or supervisory/management experience leading teams and projects supporting space research, missions, or programs, or a Master’s degree and 8+ years' relevant experience.
Minimum of 4 years’ program management experience in a technical program, contract or large multi-faceted task order with an annual value of $10M+.
Experience with different contract types, such as FFP.
Experience in financial management, performance management, business management, process management, resource management, risk assessment and risk management processes and procedures, and change management
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams in a matrixed organization
Experience in business development processes.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with and presenting to individuals at all levels including executive level
Interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Desired Skills
Previous NASA or space industry experience
Proven ability to build and lead alliances and partnerships with other companies to accomplish customer objectives
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP)
Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
Knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
Creative approach to problem-solving
Ability to focus on details while maintaining a broader perspective
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.
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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: September 21, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit
Pay and Benefits
competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave and Retirement
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Commitment and Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, 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.
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Worksite address
webster, TX, 77598, US
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