Leidos

Systems Engineering Manager

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: GaithersburgMarylandNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

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About the role

  • Lead and manage a cross-functional team supporting SAFe Agile teams within an Agile Release Train (ART).
  • Perform staffing and hiring activities, including interviewing and evaluating candidates to maintain high-performing Agile teams.
  • Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for cost, schedule, and performance management.
  • Develop cost estimates, workload projections, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program execution and proposals.
  • Interface with customers on cost, schedule, technical performance, and resource management.
  • Plan and coordinate work using Program Increment (PI) objectives, iteration goals, and Agile metrics to ensure delivery alignment.
  • Partner with Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owners, and Product Management to support program priorities.
  • Support Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, sprint events, ART syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
  • Track and improve team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, throughput, predictability).
  • Identify and remove impediments; manage risks and cross-team dependencies.
  • Support DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automation, and continuous integration.
  • Provide technical oversight and manage subcontractor support as needed.
  • Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience
  • 2+ Years experience managing technical teams
  • Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
  • Experience in systems engineering, software development, or DevSecOps in full lifecycle environments.
  • Experience working in SAFe or similar Agile frameworks.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must be able to successfully complete future background investigations as required by the government customer.
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SAFe AgileControl Account Manager (CAM)cost managementschedule managementperformance managementAgile metricsDevSecOpsCI/CDmicroservicessystems engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementemployee developmentproblem-solvingrisk managementinterpersonal skillscollaborationperformance trackingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster's DegreePublic Trust clearance