Head of Business Strategy

In this role, you will help customers solve their more demanding challenges via technology, modernization, and transformation processes, and proven methods and solutions. As part of a creative, forward-thinking team, you will help direct solutions to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. As the Senior Director over our Solution Architects and Solutions Strategy, you will work with business development, research and development teams, and other subject matter experts to develop optimal and differentiated Leidos solutions to be delivered on programs, in proposals, or on research and development projects. In addition to directing solutions, you will help prospective customers and partners understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical features and transformation strategies, engage in proof of concepts, and troubleshoot potential problems. In coordination with program teams and CABA leadership, you will manage a team responsible for identifying technology and solution roadmaps to improve Full Cyber Capabilities, Signals Intelligence Innovation, Cryptographic Modernization, Quantum, and Mission IT domains resulting in increased contract growth and improved customer satisfaction Enhance Leidos best practices, lessons learned, and technological approaches to research, design, and develop innovative solutions to support operational cyber missions Partner with the Business Development team to support new business strategies, including the development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, white papers, industry relationships, and responses to RFIs and RFPs Support the Business Development team with customer calls and the Leidos’ corporate business development process for larger opportunities Strengthen existing programs with application of technology and/or innovation by working with peer Business Area teams, CTOs, and other Leidos Sectors, and by leveraging known technology and solutions on current programs and new business Assess and mentor the technical talent and solution architects in the organization to meet the current and future (new market) business Awareness of leading technology capability providers that enhance our technical solutions Experience articulating complex technical concepts to customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executives, both orally and in writing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM discipline with 17+ years of experience related to software development and/or systems engineering. US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance Record of generating business growth through insertion of innovation and technology on existing programs Experience having worked successful partnerships with suppliers on proposals Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM discipline At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. January 12, 2026 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. 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 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.