Consulting Employee

Leidos is seeking a Senior Life Cycle Manager to support cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division (USD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in remote vehicle systems and maritime sensors that support critical defense and national security missions.

You'll support a multidisciplinary project team developing advanced maritime technologies in a part-time, consulting basis.

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future: Influence and lead both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation undersea technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of life cycle product support and logistical strategies, frameworks, and best practices for key technologies Leidos is developing
• Provide subject matter expertise in reliability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Support cross-functional teams in integrating life cycle considerations into design, development, and operations
• Conduct assessments of current product development and support processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and sustainability
• Guide root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) efforts
• Teach leads and engineering team members how to build internal life cycle engineering capability for long-term product support and sustainment.
• Support and guide the development of documentation, standards, and training materials to support long-term adoption of best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 20+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and product support, with a strong focus on life cycle sustainment for Navy systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in logistics planning, reliability analysis, asset management, and product/system life cycle methodologies
• Deep knowledge of government and industry standards and tools related to life-cycle support, training, documentation, and repair
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Experience mentoring and developing cross-disciplined technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the US Navy programs, contracts, and mission requirements

Training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal team members

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Original Posting:

May 27, 2026

Pay Range:

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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.