Deputy Program Manager

uty Program Manager** on the ESA V program. ESA V is an IT Managed Services program supporting several customers within the Department of Justice. The program provides a range of IT services, including help desk, deskside support, Windows workstation engineering and maintenance, managed print services, ITSM, Active Directory services, and video conferencing, DevOps, among others.

Primary Responsibilities:

The individual selected for position will serve as the Deputy Program Manager for Leidos' at one of the federal customers on the ESA program. The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with the Program Manager managing the day-to-day work, adjudicating priorities, interfacing with the customer, managing personnel actions, and other relevant duties as assigned. The successful candidate will have direct personnel management responsibility and technical oversight for a defined portion of the program scope. This** position is primarily on-site at the customer facility in Washington, DC.**

Leidos is responsible for providing technical services to this federal customer in several IT operations and engineering areas and as a result candidates are expected to have experience managing at least some of the below services:

• Tier 1 Service Desk

• Tier 2 Desk Side and VIP Support

• Asset Management

• User Device Management

• Database Administration

• Application Development

• Information Security

• DevOps

• Platform / Infrastructure Engineering

• Network Administration and Engineering

• Cybersecurity Operations

• Enterprise Architecture and Strategic Leadership

The Deputy Program Manager will support the management of financial performance for this portion of the ESA portfolio. The successful candidate will assist in developing and providing regular reports related to financial and technical performance.

The individual selected for this position will assist with process enhancement practices aimed at improving overall service delivery for the federal customer.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 5+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications may be considered and/or accepted in lieu of degree.

• The individual selected to this position must successfully complete and maintain a Public Trust security investigation by the government.

• US Citizenship.

• Experience managing and triaging IT Operational tickets and developing actionable dashboards by using an ITSM.

• Planning, organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Project management certifications, such as a PMP, are highly desirable.

• Technical background in IT or software.

• Experience working on-site with customers.

• Government contracting experience, particularly with the DOJ.

• DOJ Clearance.

Please Note: The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $130,000 to high $150,000 with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment. 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.

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At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
January 6, 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

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.

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 https://www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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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.