Join Leidos' Defense Sector as a Senior Program Analyst

Leidos’ Defense Sector seeks a Senior Program Analyst to drive high-impact national security programs at Fort Belvoir, VA. Guide planning, execution, and oversight of complex defense and intelligence initiatives, integrating advanced software capabilities across operational environments. Join innovators tackling critical global challenges with cutting-edge tech in a dynamic, collaborative setting where your expertise fuels mission success and career growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and variance analysis.
• Manage risk/opportunity processes, facilitate Risk Management Boards (RMBs), and deliver strategic recommendations.
• Produce program status reports, performance metrics, and executive briefings for stakeholders.
• Oversee baseline change control, ensuring compliant scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Serve as key liaison for program controls with government, subcontractors, and teams; mentor junior analysts.
• Ensure timely CDRL submissions for schedule, cost, and performance data.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's + 8/12+ years or Master’s + 6/10+ years relevant experience (degree substitutions possible).
• Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI eligible).
• Expertise in program controls: scheduling, risk, performance analysis in government contracting.
• Advanced Microsoft Project and Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication to influence and present complex data.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or similar certification.
• Experience on large defense programs with software/system integration.
• EVM principles and reporting knowledge.
• Government contracting familiarity; tools like SharePoint, Jira, Confluence.

Contingent on program award (late Feb-mid Mar). Multiple levels based on experience. Pay Range: $92,300-$166,850 USD/year. At Leidos, outthink, outbuild, outpace the status quo—disrupt and excel in mission-critical roles.