Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer responsible for providing hands-on technical expertise with capabilities, solutions, repeatable offerings (RO’s) within the Application Modernization Practice of the Digital Modernization Sector located at our Leidos HQ in Reston, VA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

You’ll be a critical bridge between technical expertise and business development. Your role will focus on developing and promoting Leidos app modernization solutions, including no-code/low-code platforms, to federal clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and driving successful adoption of Leidos repeatable offerings. Duties may include developing innovative approaches and solutions, developing and demonstrating solutions to Leidos account teams and customers in our secure demo environment and new innovation center. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to create and evangelize digital experience solutions across our federal government go-to-market teams. Our team will adapt quickly to changing government needs: we prize innovation, practicality, speed, and accountability.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

No initial clearance is required to start; however, you must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Expertise:

• Maintain a deep understanding of app modernization technologies (e.g., no-code/low-code platforms, microservices, containerization).

• Maintain a deep understanding of Leidos App Modernization Repeatable Offerings and be able to articulate technical benefits, features, and use cases to potential clients.

• Stay informed about app modernization trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to effectively position Leidos capabilities and offerings.

• Direct strategic initiatives to enhance the Leidos offerings portfolio, leveraging your deep technical knowledge and industry insights.

Client Engagement:

• Be the App Modernization Practice engineer that works with Leidos business development and account management to identify customer requirements and propose tailored solutions and offerings.

• Help build and conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for government customers.

• Develop and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers to drive strategic opportunities and long-term partnerships.

• Provide consulting and thought leadership to influence client decision-making and drive project success.

Solution Architecture:

• Partner with Leidos capture teams, solutions architects, and engineers to design app modernization solutions that meet customer requirements and tailor repeatable offerings accordingly.

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges impacting multiple sectors, using creative problem-solving and advanced technical expertise.

• Architect and oversee the implementation of large-scale, high-impact app modernization solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational and client strategic goals.

• Champion best practices and direct efforts to continuously improve and evolve Leidos's app modernization offerings based on market trends and client feedback.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with practice area team members, client stakeholders, and external partners, including sub-contractors and suppliers, to ensure effective communication and project alignment.

• Influence practice area and sector principals on solution design and process improvements, advocating for strategic approaches and best practices.

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive alignment and ensure the successful delivery of complex, multi-dimensional projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 17+ years in app modernization or software engineering roles, with a robust background in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions in app modernization environments; additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Extensive experience in no-code/low-code platforms, microservices architecture, and containerization concepts.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying scalable applications incorporating cloud environments using both established and cutting-edge technologies.

• Proven track record of resolving complex technical challenges in app modernization architectures.

• Strong leadership skills with a successful track record of leading teams in the implementation of app modernization solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in dynamic app modernization environments.

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Original Posting:

March 18, 2025

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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00155688

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.