Leidos is seeking Agile Development Team Managers to join the Air Traffic
Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the transformation of
next-generation flight service and air traffic management systems. This
high-visibility effort supports the FAA’s mission to modernize critical aviation
infrastructure through advanced cloud-based technologies, agile software
delivery, and scalable digital solutions that enhance safety, resiliency, and
operational efficiency across the National Airspace System. This work aligns
with the FAA’s broader initiative to replace aging legacy flight service
capabilities with modern, cloud-enabled platforms designed to improve safety and
operational effectiveness, particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation
environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready
solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.
As a manager of a Scaled Agile software development team, you will lead and
drive execution across agile teams consisting of Systems Engineers, Software
Developers, and Testers to ensure successful sprint and release delivery. You
will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies, remove blockers, and
maintain alignment across a complex modernization environment. This role offers
the opportunity to lead high-performing engineering teams while influencing
technical strategy, program execution, and delivery outcomes across a
large-scale modernization initiative. Teams are helping transition legacy
systems to modern, cloud-enabled architectures utilizing Agile, DevSecOps,
automation, and scalable engineering practices to deliver the future of aviation
services. In this role, you will also monitor team performance, delivery
metrics, program execution, and earned value to ensure successful outcomes and
proactively address schedule or cost variances. Additional programmatic
leadership responsibilities may also be assigned as needed. If you are
passionate about leading agile engineering teams, solving complex mission
challenges, and contributing to the future of aviation modernization, we
encourage you to apply. This role can be performed at any of the following
locations: Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Ashburn, VA. This position supports
government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public
Trust Clearance. Required Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in
computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience and 5+ years or prior
relevant experience or Masters with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
Possess 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
Experience and familiarity with Agile methodology, principles, and tools Proven
Cross functional Agile Team Management/Leadership Experience Clear and effective
verbal and written communication Experience with the design of cloud-based
systems Experience with cost tracking and EVM or EVM light methods. U.S.
Citizenship is required for this role Preferred Qualifications Experience with
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies Knowledge of and experience with
DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of air traffic control
systems, general aviation, and/or flight services Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD
systems, technical policies, standards and orders Experience supporting Flight
Services or Air Traffic Management systems Experience in engaging with FAA
customers Knowledge of and experience with AI-assisted initiatives that have
improved your efficiency as an agile team manager. If you're looking for
comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the
status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're
recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient
history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: May 28, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. Leidos Leidos is an industry and
technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more
efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia,
with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately
$17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information,
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