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Deputy Program Manager

Leidos2,173 open roles

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$92,300 – $166,850 a year
Where
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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13.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Leidos postings stay open a median of 17 days.

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  2. 4.7%3 days
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  4. 22.4%14 days
  5. 38.1%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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Leidos median: 17 days open

The posting

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the in-Kingdom Program Manager/Liaison Officer on the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Contractor Engineering and Technical Support (CETS) V contract. This on-site role in Riyadh provides day-to-day leadership of a multi-national team of up to 37 technical advisors, engineers, and specialists supporting U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) logistics, maintenance, and engineering efforts for the RSAF.

The Deputy Program Manager will ensure effective operational execution across RSAF Headquarters and multiple air bases, coordinate with Leidos Arabia for in-Kingdom HR and logistics support, and serve as a key interface with U.S. Government and RSAF stakeholders in the Program Manager’s absence or as delegated.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist the Program Manager in the overall management, control, and coordination of all contractor and subcontractor personnel and work performed in-Kingdom under CETS V.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the multi-national team located at Riyadh HQ and RSAF bases (including PSAB, KAAB, KAHAB, and others).
  • Serve as a primary in-Kingdom point of contact for operational, personnel, and administrative matters with U.S. Government and RSAF program offices.
  • Support management of cost, schedule, quality, and risk to meet contractual and financial objectives; track and report project metrics.
  • Coordinate OCONUS HR, logistics, Iqama, travel, and administrative support through Leidos Arabia LTD.
  • Maintain high standards of employee engagement, workplace relations, and professional standards across the dispersed team.
  • Support stakeholder engagement, communications, and participation in program reviews and weekly situation reporting.
  • Assist with ITAR compliance, recruiting/hiring support, performance management activities, and positioning for contract performance and growth.
  • Travel between Riyadh and RSAF bases as required (approximately 10–15% of time) to oversee site operations and personnel.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of related U.S. military or industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Relevant experience with a large U.S. prime defense contractor in an international or OCONUS setting.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading multi-national teams, preferably in a government contracting or FMS environment.
  • Military or industry background with expertise in one or more of the following: aircraft maintenance, aviation logistics, C4I systems, air defense, aircraft engineering, or military training.
  • Ability to manage budgets, cost, and performance on Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Cost Reimbursable contracts.
  • Working knowledge of FAR, ITAR, and basic Saudi government compliance requirements.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior RSAF-related program management, site lead, or deputy program manager experience in Saudi Arabia.
  • In-Kingdom resident with transferable Iqama.
  • USAF experience in aviation maintenance, logistics, or C4I-related fields.
  • Familiarity with USMTM, U.S. Embassy, RSAF, and Ministry of Defense processes.
  • Previous aviation advisor/mentor experience.
  • Ability to speak or comprehend Arabic.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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Original Posting:

November 12, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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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