Director of Sector Engagements – EVM COE
Leidos, Virginia, MN, United States
Description
Leidos is seeking a Director of Sector Engagements to join the Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) and Controls Center of Excellence (COE), reporting to the Senior Director. About the Role
This role leads how the EVM COE engages with Leidos’ five Sectors, bringing consistency, quality, and impact across programs. You’ll oversee COE team members supporting sector programs, drive adoption of COE solutions, and ensure strong alignment across program management, finance, scheduling, and contracts. You’ll work across the full program lifecycle — from proposal and award through execution — helping teams plan, execute, and deliver in compliance with EVMS standards and company policies. What You’ll Do
Standardize and improve how the EVM COE supports Sector programs
Lead COE team leaders and their teams, ensuring high-quality support, data, and deliverables
Align the right resources to the right programs at the right time
Partner with program and line leadership to drive adoption of COE solutions and improve execution
Support program performance, operational decisions, and business strategy
Champion EVMS, scheduling, PMX and other COE related policies, best practices, and training across the organization
Collaborate across functions to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to the business
Build relationships with internal leaders and government customers to support growth and execution
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ years leading teams or major programs
Strong leadership experience managing and integrating teams of dozens of people in a matrixed environment
Deep expertise in program management, EVMS, integrated scheduling, and in scaling solutions to the requirements, risks and needs of the program
Experience supporting or achieving EVMS validations with government agencies
Broad functional knowledge (program management, finance, EVMS, contracts, scheduling, etc.)
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new approaches
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts and solve high-impact problems
US citizenship is required with the ability to obtain security clearance as needed
Preferred
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, OPDEC IPM, or similar EVMS/scheduling tools
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 27, 2026 Pay Range
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 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 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. About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, see www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That\'s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process. Leidos will only communicate through emails generated by the Leidos.com system. If you receive a suspicious email, please contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws. #Remote
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Leidos is seeking a Director of Sector Engagements to join the Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) and Controls Center of Excellence (COE), reporting to the Senior Director. About the Role
This role leads how the EVM COE engages with Leidos’ five Sectors, bringing consistency, quality, and impact across programs. You’ll oversee COE team members supporting sector programs, drive adoption of COE solutions, and ensure strong alignment across program management, finance, scheduling, and contracts. You’ll work across the full program lifecycle — from proposal and award through execution — helping teams plan, execute, and deliver in compliance with EVMS standards and company policies. What You’ll Do
Standardize and improve how the EVM COE supports Sector programs
Lead COE team leaders and their teams, ensuring high-quality support, data, and deliverables
Align the right resources to the right programs at the right time
Partner with program and line leadership to drive adoption of COE solutions and improve execution
Support program performance, operational decisions, and business strategy
Champion EVMS, scheduling, PMX and other COE related policies, best practices, and training across the organization
Collaborate across functions to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to the business
Build relationships with internal leaders and government customers to support growth and execution
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ years leading teams or major programs
Strong leadership experience managing and integrating teams of dozens of people in a matrixed environment
Deep expertise in program management, EVMS, integrated scheduling, and in scaling solutions to the requirements, risks and needs of the program
Experience supporting or achieving EVMS validations with government agencies
Broad functional knowledge (program management, finance, EVMS, contracts, scheduling, etc.)
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new approaches
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts and solve high-impact problems
US citizenship is required with the ability to obtain security clearance as needed
Preferred
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, OPDEC IPM, or similar EVMS/scheduling tools
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 27, 2026 Pay Range
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 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 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. About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, see www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That\'s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process. Leidos will only communicate through emails generated by the Leidos.com system. If you receive a suspicious email, please contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws. #Remote
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