M&S Programs Portfolio Manager
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we
deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and
talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We
empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate
sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the
right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our
Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your
greatest work is ahead! Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a
high-performing Portfolio Manager to lead the M&S Programs
Portfolio within the Sensor Research & Analysis (SR&A)
Division. Reporting directly to the SR&A Division Manager, this
leader will oversee profit & loss, execution excellence, customer
engagement, and strategic growth across a portfolio of four larger
and a few smaller programs delivering modeling and simulation
(M&S) products to the U.S. Department of Defense. This role
carries responsibility for ensuring mission success and meeting
financial commitments across programs generating approximately $15M
in annual revenue . The Portfolio Manager will be accountable for
delivering strong technical performance, operational discipline,
and predictable financial results while positioning the portfolio
for sustained growth and market expansion. The successful candidate
will lead program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure
alignment with division strategy, customer priorities, and business
objectives. Responsibilities include managing portfolio risk and
opportunity, driving execution rigor, supporting capture and
proposal activities, and strengthening customer relationships to
enable long-term mission partnership. In addition, the Portfolio
Manager will support workforce planning, talent development, and
performance management within the portfolio, helping cultivate a
high-performing, accountable team aligned with Leidos’ values and
commitment to delivering mission-critical capability. If this
sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep
reading! Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems,
solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and
cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include
enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems,
command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity,
logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations
support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security
challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and
learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share
your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities Lead a
portfolio of four primary M&S programs in a fast-paced defense
environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration,
and high performance. Own portfolio-level financial performance,
including revenue, profit, forecasting accuracy, and cost control.
Provide direct leadership and oversight to Program Managers,
ensuring programs are executed on schedule, within budget, and in
compliance with contractual and corporate requirements. Drive
operational excellence by implementing disciplined program reviews,
risk management practices, and performance tracking. Partner with
Business Development and Capture teams to shape and win new work
aligned with the SR&A Division strategy. Maintain strong
customer relationships at the program and portfolio level, ensuring
mission alignment, responsiveness, and high customer satisfaction.
Collaborate closely with finance, contracts, supply chain,
engineering, quality, and other functional partners to ensure
efficient execution and adherence to corporate policies and best
practices. Support staffing, workforce planning, succession
planning, and professional development within the portfolio to
ensure the right talent is in place to meet mission demands.
Identify opportunities for growth, technology insertion,
operational efficiencies, and cross-portfolio synergies within the
SR&A Division. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 12
years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years of
experience in program management, defense systems, engineering
leadership, or related technical fields. Demonstrated experience
managing a large program or a portfolio of programs with financial
accountability. Demonstrated experience supporting and leading
proposal efforts, including pricing strategy, technical solution
development, and review processes; ability to coach and guide
Program Managers through proposal development will be a critical
component of this role. Proven ability to lead technical teams and
deliver complex software and/or analytical solutions to DoD
customers. Strong business acumen, including experience with
forecasting, financial management, and operational performance
metrics. Experience working on M&S programs. Must be a resident
of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the north Alabama area.
U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain
and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Direct P&L responsibility for M&S programs or a portfolio
of M&S programs. 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. Original Posting: March 18, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.
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