Software Development Manager​

imating, workload and manpower planning, including authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs), in support of team's current and future business needs on the program (e.g. proposals and task order preparation).

• Responsible for management of full Software Development lifecycle activities for product area(s) including design, code, unit and string testing of features/fixes, development of SW documentations, integration and test support for their product area, as well as site issue support.

• Interface with the customer to address/answer questions relating to product area(s) as needed.

• Cost, schedule, and resource management, as well as oversight for technical aspects of the SW product team(s).

• Plan engineering tasks, deadlines, milestones, and task sequencing and apply tracking metrics.

• Implement Earned Value methodology (EVM) as required by the program.

• Ensure delivery of quality work products, including specifications, code, plans and procedures, in accordance with program requirements.

• Identify requirements for subcontractor to support the program, where applicable.

• Develop and conduct interim and yearly performance reviews for the department personnel, initiate award programs and other employee personnel activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.

• At least 4 years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.

• Experience on a large-scale software development program in a software engineering leadership capacity.

• Demonstrated understanding of full software development life cycle as well as proven experience with supporting highly critical customer missions.

• Understanding of SW configuration management tools and change tracking.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to demonstrate a commitment to personal and corporate excellence, ethical behavior and integrity.

• Cost accounting / earned value management / ownership.

• Planning and cost estimating experience.

• Experience with execution under Waterfall and/or Agile development methodology.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with air traffic management domain.

• Experience using AI/ML in the software development process.

• Experience with cloud base technologies.

• Experience with test automation.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting:
October 6, 2025

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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.