Missiles and Aviation Solutions Consultant
Leidos, Huntsville, AL, United States
Job Overview
Serves as a senior advisor providing strategic direction and subject matter expertise to support the stabilization and growth of Small Glide Munitions (SGM) and Small Cruise Missile (SCM) operations. Offers guidance on team management, production continuity, and forward-looking development opportunities, while contributing insights on broader Small Airborne Effectors (SAE) growth, contract oversight, and customer relationship management. Operates with high complexity and organizational impact, leveraging deep historical knowledge and experience to inform decision-making and ensure continuity during a transitional period within the Kinetic Effects Business Area.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to SGM and SCM leadership on team structure, priorities, and performance management practices.
Review and assess current SGM production processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for stabilization.
Advise on continuation strategies for SGM production, including resource alignment and workflow optimization.
Evaluate and recommend forward development opportunities to enhance SGM capabilities and long‑term growth.
Analyze existing SCM operations and provide recommendations to improve coordination, execution, and output quality.
Consult on SAE growth strategies by reviewing current programs, pipelines, and expansion opportunities.
Review historical customer relationships and provide insight on engagement strategies to maintain and expand partnerships.
Participate in periodic leadership discussions to provide expert input on strategic decisions and operational challenges.
Mentor and advise team leads by sharing institutional knowledge and lessons learned from prior program experience.
Basic Qualifications
40+ years of technical Program Management and Systems Engineering Management in defense systems development, missile systems production, weapons acquisition, modeling and simulation, C4ISR, and unmanned systems operations. Extensive experience managing large‑scale DoD programs, production operations, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and cross‑functional integrated product teams.
Program oversight for Small Glide Munition (SGM) program.
Extensive experience leading large organizations across DoD, R&D, and production environments.
Direct experience with DCMA and DCAA audits, government reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits Pay Range: $154,050.00 – $278,475.00. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Employment and Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to SGM and SCM leadership on team structure, priorities, and performance management practices.
Review and assess current SGM production processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for stabilization.
Advise on continuation strategies for SGM production, including resource alignment and workflow optimization.
Evaluate and recommend forward development opportunities to enhance SGM capabilities and long‑term growth.
Analyze existing SCM operations and provide recommendations to improve coordination, execution, and output quality.
Consult on SAE growth strategies by reviewing current programs, pipelines, and expansion opportunities.
Review historical customer relationships and provide insight on engagement strategies to maintain and expand partnerships.
Participate in periodic leadership discussions to provide expert input on strategic decisions and operational challenges.
Mentor and advise team leads by sharing institutional knowledge and lessons learned from prior program experience.
Basic Qualifications
40+ years of technical Program Management and Systems Engineering Management in defense systems development, missile systems production, weapons acquisition, modeling and simulation, C4ISR, and unmanned systems operations. Extensive experience managing large‑scale DoD programs, production operations, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and cross‑functional integrated product teams.
Program oversight for Small Glide Munition (SGM) program.
Extensive experience leading large organizations across DoD, R&D, and production environments.
Direct experience with DCMA and DCAA audits, government reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits Pay Range: $154,050.00 – $278,475.00. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Employment and Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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