International Program Coordinator

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 committed to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is grounded in our commitment to do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.  Your greatest work is ahead!  Leidos' Defense Systems Sector is seeking an  International Program Coordinator to support our global defense portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned program management professional with international experience who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.  In this role, you will lead and manage complex international defense programs, interfacing government clients, foreign partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines and geographies. You will own program scope, schedule, and budget while driving results across international boundaries.  If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!  Leidos' Defense Systems Sector delivers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for customers worldwide. Our capabilities 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.  We tackle some of the world's toughest security challenges for customers with mission-critical needs.  Click here to learn more about Leidos Defense Systems.

Plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of international program goals and objectives.  Ensure all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints, with direct P&L responsibility.  Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, foreign government representatives, and support personnel across multiple countries and time zones.  Lead coordination of government acquisition activities in international environments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and agreements.  Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.  Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership, both internal and client-facing.  Serve as the primary point of contact for international partners and customers, leveraging multilingual capabilities to facilitate effective communication.  Travel internationally to support program execution, customer engagement, and partner coordination.  Recommend and implement new solutions, processes, policies, and standards in support of the program's strategic objectives.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience in program management – OR – Master's degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 6–10 years of prior relevant experience in program management  Demonstrated experience with the U.S. Government acquisition process, including FAR/DFARS compliance and international acquisition frameworks  Proven experience managing programs with international scope, including foreign military sales (FMS), direct commercial sales (DCS), or other international defense programs  Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership on matters of strategic importance  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite