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# IT Program Director - Government Services

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $185,000 - $225,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3062370615-2

## About the Role

* Program management
 * IT project delivery
 * Agile and/or SAFe methodologies
 * Risk and issue management
 * Budgeting and financial management
 * Stakeholder and client management
 * Cybersecurity and compliance awareness
 * Systems engineering lifecycle
 * Proposal and capture support
 * Data and analytics program oversight

## Description

Leidos seeks a Program Director to lead complex IT and digital modernization programs supporting mission-critical government and commercial clients. You will own delivery across scope, schedule, budget, and quality while guiding cross-functional technical teams. Key duties include stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, ensuring security and compliance, and driving continuous improvement. You will support proposals and capture efforts, mentor project leaders, and foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration in a hybrid, mission-focused environment., * Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT programs for government and commercial clients

 * Align program scope, schedule, budget, and quality with mission and customer requirements
 * Manage cross-functional technical and delivery teams in a highly collaborative environment
 * Engage stakeholders, report status, and proactively manage risks and issues
 * Ensure compliance with security, quality, and regulatory standards for critical systems
 * Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and lessons learned across programs
 * Support business growth through proposals, estimates, and solution shaping
 * Mentor project managers and contribute to best practices in program management