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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary configuration management/data management expert to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the program process and procedures to maintain configuration control in all aspects of program execution, incorporating customer requirements, industry best practices, and industry standards. This role supports architectural design, hardware-software integration, deployment of next-generation tactical systems, and advanced technologies for critical Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives. As a Principal contributor, you will act as a primary subject matter expert providing direction to the program elements on all aspects of CM/DM processes and procedures. You will provide direction across multi-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and guide engineering teams through entire hardware lifecycles.

Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

Primary Responsibilities

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Primary Responsibilities:

The Configuration Management & Data Management (CM&DM) Lead will develop the program’s configuration management and data management process, including customer requirements, corporate governance, industry standards, and best practices.

The CM&DM Lead will implement the process and procedures in a classified environment, developing their team and ensuring that all program team members are appropriately trained.

Develop presentations for leadership to share findings and assist in making actionable recommendations.

Perform and support data management tasks that deliver a complete view of design and development data.

Create a fluid, end-to-end vision for how data will flow

Identify and evaluate current data management technologies

Maintain a corporate repository of all data management-related artifacts and procedures

Implement measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility

Ensure data integrity is maintained by completing routine data quality analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.

Strong content knowledge in Configuration Management & Data Management processes and procedures

Knowledge of querying and automated processes to extract, model, integrate, and evaluate complex datasets and business problems for practical application.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced cross-functional environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

U.S. Citizenship is strictly required. Candidate must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance

Ability to travel 25% or more

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Original Posting: October 30, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.