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Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading.
The Mission
Reporting to the Vice President of the Defense Sensors Business Area, the Weapon Sensors Division Manager will have overall responsibility for profit and loss, growth, technical execution, staffing, and programmatic performance for a portfolio of programs that deliver weapon-related sensing solutions for various U.S. Department of Defense acquisition and R&D customers.
This position is responsible for meeting both financial and mission commitments across programs totaling over $70M annually, while leading personnel initiatives including hiring, staffing, career development, and performance management.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead in a fast-paced environment and foster a high-performing, results-driven culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
Develop and execute business strategies that drive growth and align with annual operating plan objectives.
Provide guidance and oversight to program and project managers to ensure technical, managerial, and business development goals are achieved.
Demonstrate strong business acumen in decision-making across business development, proposal strategy, and program execution.
Partner with corporate functions—including Finance, Contracts, HR, and Program Execution—to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company policy and best practices.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring delivery excellence and satisfaction.
Promote team cohesion and a winning culture that aligns with Leidos’ mission and values.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience in program management, defense production, or manufacturing leadership.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to execute complex technical projects and gain the confidence of customers, peers, and leadership.
Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a track record of improving program and business performance.
Experience staffing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance and be eligible for Top Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct P&L management experience of $25M+ annually.
Experience in large-scale acquisition programs or managing complex defense systems.
Why Join Leidos
At Leidos, we’re committed to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. You’ll work alongside thought leaders who are passionate about technology, innovation, and national security. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.
Join us and make a measurable impact—on your career, on our customers, and on the missions that matter most.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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.
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.
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.