Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Behavioral Science Expert to support the Department of Defense's personnel testing and assessment mission by providing senior behavioral science leadership across research, psychometrics, test development, and evaluation activities. The role contributes directly to the development, administration, and continuous improvement of assessments used to classify and select individuals for military service.
**This job posting is in anticipation of future work**
The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems-including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD's testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply psychological principles to DoD personnel issues.
Develop and refine tests (like the ASVAB) for selection, classification, and career guidance, considering behavioral indicators.
Use metrics to inform policy and understand personnel trends.
Lead conceptualization of advanced assessment research and measurement models.
Provide expert oversight of psychometrics, validation, and construct development.
Advise leadership on emerging behavioral science trends affecting assessment programs.
Ensure scientific rigor and quality across behavioral science deliverables.
Mentor senior and junior behavioral staff.
Required Qualifications:
Uniquely skilled and nationally known experts in a behavioral science field as demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, committee participation, and professional society leadership (APA, SIOP, NCME, AERA).
Education: Ph.D. in a behavioral science field (e.g., Psychology, Cognitive Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Educational Measurement, Human Factors)
Experience:
15+ years relevant experience in large-scale assessment programs, particularly high-stakes, high-volume testing environments.
Prior experience leading psychometric design, test lifecycle management, and validity research for adaptive, hybrid, or multidimensional assessments.
Demonstrated success influencing executive-level stakeholders, scientific review boards, and policy-making entities.
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of psychometricians, behavioral scientists, analysts, and software engineers.
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others.
Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
Ability to establish methodological vision, guide long-term research strategy, and oversee complex behavioral science initiatives involving measurement, validation, and policy integration.
Ability to present complex technical information to senior DoD leadership, interagency groups, and scientific panels with clarity and authority.
Ability to integrate behavioral science, psychometrics, analytics, and technology to support adaptive testing innovations.
Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.
Location: This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with or within the DoD.
Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes.
Mastery of Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), multidimensional models, test equating, scaling, form construction, and automated item assembly.
Expert understanding of APA, AERA, NCME testing standards; Human Subjects Protection; and defensible documentation practices.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what's next?” before the dust settles on “what's now.”
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting:January 14, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
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.
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Junior Data Analysis Technical Contributor
Leidos Holdings Inc. 4.7
Leidos Holdings Inc. job in Seaside, CA
Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Junior Data Analysis Technical Contributor to support the Department of Defense's personnel testing and assessment mission. The Junior Data Analysis Technical Contributor provides early-career analytic support in data processing, statistical procedures, and modeling tasks.
This job posting is in anticipation of future work
The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems-including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD's testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare datasets and support basic statistical analyses under senior supervision.
* Generate preliminary tables, graphs, and summaries.
* Assist with scoring verification and data quality reviews.
* Support analytic documentation and reproducibility workflows.
* Contribute to development and debugging of analytic code or data tools.
Required Qualifications:
* Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field, plus two years of related work experience OR a masters in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field.
* Skills:
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work.
* Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
* Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
* Foundational knowledge of statistics, data analysis, or quantitative research methods.
* Ability to clean, organize, and prepare datasets for analysis.
* Basic proficiency with at least one analytic tool such as R, Python, SAS, or SPSS.
* Ability to run descriptive statistics, generate tables/figures, and perform preliminary analytic checks under supervision.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with large or complex datasets.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with senior analysts and contributing to technical documentation.
* Ability to follow established analytic procedures, coding standards, and documentation practices.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple concurrent tasks.
* Willingness to learn new analytic methods, tools, and software as needed.
* Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.
* Location: This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with or within the DoD.
* Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
* Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel testing, recruiting, or classification processes.
* Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes.
* Experience supporting statistical analysis, modeling, or quantitative research in an academic, internship, or workplace setting.
* Familiarity with psychometric concepts (e.g., Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory) or test scoring methods.
* Experience producing analytic tables, charts, or visualizations as part of research or coursework.
* Exposure to quality assurance processes for data or statistical outputs.
* Experience contributing to reports, documentation, or presentations in a technical environment.
* Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) or reproducible analytics workflows.
* Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams or project environments.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 14, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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.
$69.6k-125.7k yearly 4d ago
Director, Quality
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses
worldwide. Gilead Sciences is currently seeking an Director level position to be a Product Quality Lead (PQL), Quality Assurance, in the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization. The PQL is a strategic matrixed leadership position responsible for end-to-end product quality strategy. The PQL will serve as an individual contributor and as the primary Quality representative on the PDM Product Strategy Team(s), and lead of the Product Quality Team. The candidate should have a scientific and technical understanding of drug development and commercialization and be able to provide effective quality oversight and feedback for their assigned program(s) by liaising between the Product Strategy Team, Manufacturing, and Analytical functions, Supply Chain, RA CMC, and the wider PDM Quality organization. The successful candidate must have experience in a biotechnology and pharmaceutical development environment and strong knowledge of cGMP quality systems. This is an on-site position based at our Foster City headquarters.
*Prior Quality leadership and technical management experience in development and/or commercial programs.*
Job Functions:
Accountable for end-to-end quality compliance of the assigned product/program, which include but not limited to providing strategic leadership and direction for quality and compliance activities and owns the overall product risk log.
Serve as the primary Quality representative in the PDM meeting.
Lead Product Quality Teams (PQT) supporting the product/program, and ensure visibility and communication of strategy, key project timelines and CMC milestones.
Monitor and review cross-functional process and product data to identify trends to ensure significant quality and compliance risks are identified, mitigated and, if necessary, escalated in a timely manner.
Review and approve the strategy for change control(s) impacting the product/program lifecycle.
Provide technical oversight of Major and/or Critical Deviations, CAPAs, Biological Product Deviation and Complaints.
Contribute to Review Regulatory Submissions (IND, IMPD, BLA, NDA, MAA), and assist with regulatory communications as needed (e.g. responses to agency information requests, the Notified Body Option).
Provide oversight for changes to drug substance and drug product CMC details.
Accountable for PAI/PLI readiness and supports Gilead PAI/PLI inspection preparation efforts and post-PAI/PLI follow up as a Subject Matter Expert with Quality representatives at CXO(s) and Gilead Sites.
Support drug substance and drug product technology transfer, and new product launches.
Participate in drafting commercial Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) and review/approve Gilead and CMO APQRs for commercial products.
Accountable for medical device/ combination product quality compliance: engage/liaise with medical device product engineering, development, and quality teams.
Facilitate Analytical Strategy (stability strategy, specifications, Critical Quality Attributes).
Perform work that requires independent decision making and the exercise of independent judgment.
Serve as the delegate for Pillar Lead, as needed, for meeting and decision making.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
In-depth understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, best practices, and standards in the US and internationally.
Demonstrated ability to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards and new applications based on quality principles.
In-depth knowledge in Global requirements/standards for product registration and life-cycle management of product quality.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology validation/transfer of Drug Substance and Drug Product.
Skilled at managing multiple projects and timelines and to facilitate meetings.
In-depth understanding and execution of Quality Risk Management.
Ability to track and follow up on actions.
Excellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented approach to address complex issues in a scientifically sound and compliant way.
Ability to lead and influence a matrix-based cross-functional team.
Critical and strategic thinking skills and ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based, and phase appropriate guidance and decision-making even when quality and compliance requirements are not well-defined.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology validation/transfer of Drug Substance and Drug Product
Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in science or related fields;
OR
10+ years of relevant experience and an advanced science degree such as MS, MD,
OR
8+ years of relevant experience and a PharmD, PhD, in science or related fields
OR
8+ years of relevant experience and advanced business degree such as an MBA
Preferred Qualifications:
15+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in science or related fields;
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Direct experience with regulatory health authority submissions (e.g. IND, NDA, BLA, MAA) and/or inspections.
Prior Quality leadership and technical management experience in development and/or commercial programs.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses
worldwide. Gilead Sciences is currently seeking an Director level position to be a Product Quality Lead (PQL), Quality Assurance, in the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization. The PQL is a strategic matrixed leadership position responsible for end-to-end product quality strategy. The PQL will serve as an individual contributor and as the primary Quality representative on the PDM Product Strategy Team(s), and lead of the Product Quality Team. The candidate should have a scientific and technical understanding of drug development and commercialization and be able to provide effective quality oversight and feedback for their assigned program(s) by liaising between the Product Strategy Team, Manufacturing, and Analytical functions, Supply Chain, RA CMC, and the wider PDM Quality organization. The successful candidate must have experience in a biotechnology and pharmaceutical development environment and strong knowledge of cGMP quality systems. This is an on-site position based at our Foster City headquarters.
*Prior Quality leadership and technical management experience in development and/or commercial programs.*
Job Functions:
Accountable for end-to-end quality compliance of the assigned product/program, which include but not limited to providing strategic leadership and direction for quality and compliance activities and owns the overall product risk log.
Serve as the primary Quality representative in the PDM meeting.
Lead Product Quality Teams (PQT) supporting the product/program, and ensure visibility and communication of strategy, key project timelines and CMC milestones.
Monitor and review cross-functional process and product data to identify trends to ensure significant quality and compliance risks are identified, mitigated and, if necessary, escalated in a timely manner.
Review and approve the strategy for change control(s) impacting the product/program lifecycle.
Provide technical oversight of Major and/or Critical Deviations, CAPAs, Biological Product Deviation and Complaints.
Contribute to Review Regulatory Submissions (IND, IMPD, BLA, NDA, MAA), and assist with regulatory communications as needed (e.g. responses to agency information requests, the Notified Body Option).
Provide oversight for changes to drug substance and drug product CMC details.
Accountable for PAI/PLI readiness and supports Gilead PAI/PLI inspection preparation efforts and post-PAI/PLI follow up as a Subject Matter Expert with Quality representatives at CXO(s) and Gilead Sites.
Support drug substance and drug product technology transfer, and new product launches.
Participate in drafting commercial Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) and review/approve Gilead and CMO APQRs for commercial products.
Accountable for medical device/ combination product quality compliance: engage/liaise with medical device product engineering, development, and quality teams.
Facilitate Analytical Strategy (stability strategy, specifications, Critical Quality Attributes).
Perform work that requires independent decision making and the exercise of independent judgment.
Serve as the delegate for Pillar Lead, as needed, for meeting and decision making.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
In-depth understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, best practices, and standards in the US and internationally.
Demonstrated ability to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards and new applications based on quality principles.
In-depth knowledge in Global requirements/standards for product registration and life-cycle management of product quality.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology validation/transfer of Drug Substance and Drug Product.
Skilled at managing multiple projects and timelines and to facilitate meetings.
In-depth understanding and execution of Quality Risk Management.
Ability to track and follow up on actions.
Excellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented approach to address complex issues in a scientifically sound and compliant way.
Ability to lead and influence a matrix-based cross-functional team.
Critical and strategic thinking skills and ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based, and phase appropriate guidance and decision-making even when quality and compliance requirements are not well-defined.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology validation/transfer of Drug Substance and Drug Product
Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in science or related fields;
OR
10+ years of relevant experience and an advanced science degree such as MS, MD,
OR
8+ years of relevant experience and a PharmD, PhD, in science or related fields
OR
8+ years of relevant experience and advanced business degree such as an MBA
Preferred Qualifications:
15+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in science or related fields;
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Direct experience with regulatory health authority submissions (e.g. IND, NDA, BLA, MAA) and/or inspections.
Prior Quality leadership and technical management experience in development and/or commercial programs.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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$210.4k-272.3k yearly 5d ago
Assoc Director, Data Scientist
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Gilead's AI Research Center(ARC) is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to spearhead the adoption of AI/ML and transform our clinical development processes. This is a pivotal role where you will provide key thought leadership and drive our strategic vision for advanced analytics, with the goal of optimizing clinical trials, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and providing support for Real-World Evidence (RWE), Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers initiatives.
You will be a thought leader in applying AI/ML to real-world clinical challenges, taking deep involvement in all stages of technical development-from coding and configuring compute environments to model evaluation, review, and architecture design. You'll work closely with a variety of cross-functional teams, including architects, data engineers, and product managers, to scope, develop, and operationalize our AI-driven applications, with a specific focus on leveraging AI/ML to advance insights within RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Responsibilities:
Innovate and Strategize: Spearhead the strategic vision for leveraging AI/ML within clinical development. You'll partner with cross-functional leaders to identify high-impact opportunities and design innovative solutions that transform how we conduct trials and make data-driven decisions.
Lead with Expertise: Guide the full lifecycle of machine learning models from initial concept to real-world application. This includes architecting scalable solutions, hands-on algorithm development, and ensuring models are rigorously evaluated and operationalized for use in RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Mentor and Empower: Act as a force multiplier for our data science team. You'll coach and mentor senior and junior data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Translate and Execute: Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. You'll translate complex business challenges into precise data science problems and, in a product manager-like role, drive the development of these solutions from proof-of-concept to production.
Drive Breakthroughs: Research and develop cutting-edge algorithms to solve critical challenges. This could involve using NLP for patient insights, computer vision for biomarker analysis, or predictive models to optimize trial logistics. You'll be at the forefront of applying these techniques in a biotech context.
Build the Foundation: Design and implement the technical and process building blocks needed to scale our AI/ML capabilities. This includes working with IT partners to curate and operationalize the datasets essential for fueling our analytical pipelines.
Influence and Advise: Interface directly with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to help them understand the potential of advanced analytics and apply data-driven approaches to optimize clinical trial operations.
Stay Ahead: Continuously monitor the landscape of machine learning and biopharmaceutical innovation. You'll ensure our team is leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques to maintain a competitive edge.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Model Development & Operationalization: Deep expertise in developing, deploying, and managing complex machine learning and deep learning algorithms at scale. This includes a profound understanding of model evaluation, scoring methodologies, and mitigation of model bias to ensure robust, ethical, and reliable outcomes.
Data & Computational Proficiency: Fluent in Python or R and SQL, with hands-on experience in building and optimizing data pipelines for analytical and model development purposes.
Cloud-Native AI/ML: Demonstrated experience with Cloud DevOps on AWS as it pertains to the entire data science lifecycle, from data ingestion to model serving and monitoring.
Translational Research: Proven ability to translate foundational AI/ML research into functional, production-ready packages and applications that directly support strategic initiatives in areas like RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
Master's and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's and 10+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements, including those related to RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Skill in scoping project requirements and developing timelines.
Knowledge of product management principles.
Experience with code management using Git.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Join us at the AI Research Center to shape the future of clinical development with groundbreaking AI/ML solutions, and contribute to advancements in RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers!
The salary range for this position is:
Bay Area: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00.Other US Locations: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00.
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Gilead's AI Research Center(ARC) is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to spearhead the adoption of AI/ML and transform our clinical development processes. This is a pivotal role where you will provide key thought leadership and drive our strategic vision for advanced analytics, with the goal of optimizing clinical trials, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and providing support for Real-World Evidence (RWE), Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers initiatives.
You will be a thought leader in applying AI/ML to real-world clinical challenges, taking deep involvement in all stages of technical development-from coding and configuring compute environments to model evaluation, review, and architecture design. You'll work closely with a variety of cross-functional teams, including architects, data engineers, and product managers, to scope, develop, and operationalize our AI-driven applications, with a specific focus on leveraging AI/ML to advance insights within RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Responsibilities:
Innovate and Strategize: Spearhead the strategic vision for leveraging AI/ML within clinical development. You'll partner with cross-functional leaders to identify high-impact opportunities and design innovative solutions that transform how we conduct trials and make data-driven decisions.
Lead with Expertise: Guide the full lifecycle of machine learning models from initial concept to real-world application. This includes architecting scalable solutions, hands-on algorithm development, and ensuring models are rigorously evaluated and operationalized for use in RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Mentor and Empower: Act as a force multiplier for our data science team. You'll coach and mentor senior and junior data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Translate and Execute: Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. You'll translate complex business challenges into precise data science problems and, in a product manager-like role, drive the development of these solutions from proof-of-concept to production.
Drive Breakthroughs: Research and develop cutting-edge algorithms to solve critical challenges. This could involve using NLP for patient insights, computer vision for biomarker analysis, or predictive models to optimize trial logistics. You'll be at the forefront of applying these techniques in a biotech context.
Build the Foundation: Design and implement the technical and process building blocks needed to scale our AI/ML capabilities. This includes working with IT partners to curate and operationalize the datasets essential for fueling our analytical pipelines.
Influence and Advise: Interface directly with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to help them understand the potential of advanced analytics and apply data-driven approaches to optimize clinical trial operations.
Stay Ahead: Continuously monitor the landscape of machine learning and biopharmaceutical innovation. You'll ensure our team is leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques to maintain a competitive edge.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Model Development & Operationalization: Deep expertise in developing, deploying, and managing complex machine learning and deep learning algorithms at scale. This includes a profound understanding of model evaluation, scoring methodologies, and mitigation of model bias to ensure robust, ethical, and reliable outcomes.
Data & Computational Proficiency: Fluent in Python or R and SQL, with hands-on experience in building and optimizing data pipelines for analytical and model development purposes.
Cloud-Native AI/ML: Demonstrated experience with Cloud DevOps on AWS as it pertains to the entire data science lifecycle, from data ingestion to model serving and monitoring.
Translational Research: Proven ability to translate foundational AI/ML research into functional, production-ready packages and applications that directly support strategic initiatives in areas like RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
Master's and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's and 10+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements, including those related to RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers.
Skill in scoping project requirements and developing timelines.
Knowledge of product management principles.
Experience with code management using Git.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Join us at the AI Research Center to shape the future of clinical development with groundbreaking AI/ML solutions, and contribute to advancements in RWE, Clinical Pharmacology, and Biomarkers!
The salary range for this position is:
Bay Area: $210,375.00 - $272,250.00.Other US Locations: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00.
Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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$210.4k-272.3k yearly 2d ago
Cell Culture Process Development Lead - Pivotal & Commercial
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
A leading biopharmaceutical company in Foster City is seeking an Associate Director/Principal Scientist to lead cell culture development for biologics programs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in process development and team management, with a Ph.D. or relevant degree. This role involves optimizing processes, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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$92k-120k yearly est. 1d ago
Associate Director/Principal Scientist
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
United States - California - Foster City Process/Product Development & Operations Regular
The Associate Director/ Principal Scientist , Cell Culture Process Development (Pivotal & Commercial), will be responsible for leading aspects of cell culture development including commercial process development and process characterization for multiple biologics programs during pivotal phases (phases II/III and post-launch). In addition, this role is also expected to lead projects for cell culture process technology development, platform process evolution, and to support cell culture-related regulatory documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Optimize and characterize cell culture processes to supply pivotal trials and enable commercialization for monoclonal antibodies, multi‑specifics, and novel modalities.
Lead and/or support entire lifecycle of pivotal activities including process risk assessment, process characterization, preparation of all supporting documentation/reports toward BLA submission, provide support to ensure successful process performance qualifications (PPQ), and author relevant sections of BLA.
Lead and/or support technology transfer and investigation activities in partnership with the global manufacturing sciences and technologies (MSAT) group.
Design experiments and perform hands‑on cell culture operations in shake flasks, ambr15, ambr250, bench‑scale bioreactors, and novel cell culture platforms.
May provide support to pilot plant operation for up to 500 L single‑use bioreactor.
Perform statistical analyses and appropriate modeling to assess process parameter criticality, identify acceptable ranges, and contribute to integrated control strategy.
Author and review GMP and non‑GMP technical documents (reports, regulatory submissions/responses, batch records, SOPs etc.), present in group/cross‑functional meetings.
Participate and work cross‑functionally within and outside of biologics technical development to achieve common goals.
Explore, develop, and implement novel cell culture technologies to meet business needs.
Manage direct and indirect reports and mentor junior group members while working in a flexible and agile environment.
Some travel may be required to support technology transfers and provide oversight at external manufacturing facilities.
Adhere to department budget and all training, compliance and safety requirements.
Remain current on trends and new technology advancements across the Biopharmaceutical industry.
Hire, mentor and develop team members within the organization to help build and grow a world‑class biologics cell‑culture process development organization.
Qualifications
Ph.D. with 5+ years OR M.S. with 8+ years OR B.S. with 10+ in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
Experience leading pivotal stage cell culture process development/characterization and implementation in GMP facilities.
Experience in building high‑performing teams through strategic coaching and feedback.
Hands‑on laboratory operations experience including shake flask, high‑throughput bioreactor, bench scale bioreactor, and pilot scale cultures.
Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross‑functionally.
Experience in cell culture media development, and/or employing modeling techniques for upstream process development and optimization is preferred.
Experience in statistics, design‑of‑experiments, and data analysis (e.g. JMP, Spotfire).
Working knowledge of lab automation, data management, data science, knowledge management and data protection.
Experience with viral vaccines is a plus.
Passion for inclusion: knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way he/she/they work.
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$116k-163k yearly est. 1d ago
Director, HIV Community Liaison & Marketing
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
A leading biopharmaceutical company in California is seeking a professional with strong marketing skills and an emphasis on HIV-related experience. The ideal candidate will work with external agencies and contribute to the development of impactful marketing programs. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in marketing, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role entails collaboration, communication, and a sensitivity to the topics in the HIV market, with potential for domestic travel.
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$49k-62k yearly est. 4d ago
Secret-Clearance Program PM Specialist (Risk & Opportunity)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP 4.7
Sunnyvale, CA job
A leading defense technology company seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Program Project Management Specialist in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves managing project schedules, coordinating risk management efforts, and advising senior management on risks. Candidates should have relevant degrees and significant project management experience, as well as the ability to maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range from $94,200 to $176,300 based on experience.
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At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and experienced Program and Project Management leader to start up a new state-of-the-art Single-Use DS Biologics Manufacturing facility in Foster City and integrate this facility with existing Foster City cGMP Manufacturing activities.
As the Foster City Manufacturing Operational Readiness Program Lead, you will design, build and manage the multi-year cross-functional program of activities and workstreams involved in transitioning Gilead's new Foster City biologics manufacturing facility from capital project into routine cGMP production. You will help ensure that the systems, people, and processes are in place to support clinical manufacturing and future commercial launches. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Foster City Manufacturing for Gilead and make a lasting impact on global health.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate the creation of an Operational Readiness Program and reinforce a sense of purpose and ownership among all team members. Structure distribution of responsibilities across multiple workstreams within the program, drive prioritization and sequencing of workstreams, and partner with the Capital Project team to align operational and project timelines, deliverables, and resources.
Evaluate industry best practices and select an appropriate program and project delivery model that supports the dynamic nature of a new facility startup and integrates with Gilead's existing governance and delivery frameworks.
Select and manage the tools, standards, business processes, documentation, metrics, and communications associated with the Operational Readiness Program.
Partner with IT and key stakeholders to pilot and implement innovative digital solutions for the Operational Readiness Program and Foster City Manufacturing.
Organize, prioritize, sequence, and track workstreams, activities, and resources necessary for Foster City Manufacturing to support startup and Engineering project deliverables.
Work with the Foster City Manufacturing Leadership Team, the Global Manufacturing organization, and senior leaders across PDM to develop a comprehensive Foster City Manufacturing site strategy document and own the portfolio of projects to achieve the site's long-term ambitions.
Actively participate in defining and communicating the Foster City Manufacturing mission and vision in alignment with Gilead's corporate values. Act as a change agent to foster an inclusive and high performing organization with a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Operate with an Enterprise-First mindset and a willingness to adapt and flex across functional boundaries as needed to achieve mission critical tasks.
Minimum Required Education, Years of Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing or process development with a minimum of 2 years direct or matrixed people leadership experience. OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing or process development with direct or matrixed people leadership experience
5+ years of project and portfolio management experience utilizing both traditional and agile project delivery methodologies.
Strong understanding of cGMP compliance.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Proven experience successfully managing cross-functional teams and complex project timelines with significant components of uncertainty.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and collaborate across diverse technical areas.
Experience with Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing equipment and processes, Single-Use Technologies, and cGMP facility qualification and startup preferred.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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$130k-167k yearly est. 1d ago
Exec Director- Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
United States - California - Foster City Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Regular
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. As part of our rapidly growing science-driven organization, colleagues at Gilead are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing urgently needed medicines to patients in the areas of HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, hematology and oncology, inflammation and respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions. We are proud to have some of the most talented colleagues from across the research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology & business sectors, working together and supporting each other to help make a real difference to the lives of patients.
Exec Director, Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
FOSTER CITY, CA
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the SVP of Global Supply Chain, and part of the larger Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing organization (PDM), the ED Strategic Sourcing and Supplier management will lead a team of Supply chain professionals sourcing and leading our outsourced CMO network. This role is accountable for the strategic business relationships with external suppliers of both Development and Commercial services and/or materials. This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, and performance management of all suppliers providing API, SDD, OSD, BDS, sterile DP, and secondary packaging services as well as all suppliers of direct materials including medical devices, primary packaging, excipients, and manufacturing consumables. This role collaborates closely with all PDM functional groups including RA, Tech Dev, Mfg. Ops, QA, Product & Portfolio Strategy, and Global Supply Chain and is accountable for continuous improvement and ongoing collaboration with our suppliers through product lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
Development and Commercial Programs:
Own the strategic business relationship with suppliers of manufacturing services and direct materials including but not exhaustive:
Accountable for sourcing of strategic partners, contract negotiation and ongoing business relationship with the suppliers. (MSAs, SOWs, Supply Agreements, Pricing, etc.)
Lead strategic business discussions, long range supply and/capacity planning, and business development, through the product lifecycle and ensure financial discipline, win win and savings opportunities.
Participate and contribute into CD & OP and S & OP.
Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually) Key KPI: i.e., OTD, Batch Release First Time %). Deviation on time Closure (%), Batch Rejection Rate (%), Deviations per batch
The escalation points for Mfg. Ops team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues from suppliers
Lead quarterly / annual business review meetings (BRMs) with strategic/high suppliers
Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes
BCP plans with suppliers articulated and desk top exercises completed to ensure robustness
Responsible for preparation and tracking of RFPs/RFQs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Mfg. Ops, Tech. Dev. QA, etc.)
In collaboration with Product and Portfolio Strategy team members, identify and manage strategic suppliers of manufacturing services in alignment with network supply chain strategies
Own the development and execution of supplier strategies for direct material suppliers
Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved CMT strategies
Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
Segment our supplier and have a strategy for strategic and tiered suppliers.
Articulate digital roadmap and integration with key suppliers, plan and execute against it
Sustainability and resilience strategy articulated with key suppliers
Development/Clinical Programs:
Providing intel, options, and solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development CDMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs
Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of new service or material suppliers to meet Development program needs
Ensuring the full scope of supplier selections made during Development align with Commercial manufacturing and/or network strategies, as necessary.
Establish quality and technical execution expectations with vendors
Prepare and/or review agreements covering confidentiality, supply terms & conditions, and quality
Commercial Programs:
Providing intel, options, or solutions; staying informed and knowledgeable of relevant Commercial CMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to Gilead Commercial supply needs
Leading site assessment teams (SATs) and/or category management teams (CMTs) for the assessment and selection of service or material suppliers to meet commercial Program needs
Qualifications:
Primary degree in Business, Science or Engineering discipline. Master's degree and/or professional qualifications in supply chain management desired.
15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience with at least 5 years of experience focused on management and leadership roles with contract manufacturers in a supply chain capacity.
Experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic plans and objectives for organizations and departments.
Solid understanding of current industry trends.
Leadership qualities of the successful candidate include the following: collaboration, building and developing high performing teams, accountability, cross functional engagement and influence, program management, strategic vision, executive presence, coaching, goal setting and performance management.
Strong business acumen. Capability to navigate and lead in a highly matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to understand complex and complicated situations and to strip out complications.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Can make convincing arguments, inspire action, and bridge diverse cultures. Capable to communicate the world of PDM to people outside of PDM, and to communicate about the world outside of PDM to those inside.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
A proven capability to contribute to your team's success through servant leadership.
A proven capability to contribute to the success of PDM and Gilead as a senior leader.
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What's Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
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$144k-193k yearly est. 1d ago
Space Software Manager - Embedded & Agile Leader
Lockheed Martin 4.8
Sunnyvale, CA job
A leading aerospace and defense company in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a team developing missile defense technology. In this role, you will lead software development efforts and manage projects while ensuring high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate should possess experience in leading development teams and managing software projects, with excellent communications skills and experience with government contracts. This full-time position comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
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$110k-146k yearly est. 3d ago
Senior Oncology Bioinformatics Scientist
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
A leading biotech company in Foster City is searching for a Senior Scientist with extensive experience in analyzing omics data such as RNA-Seq and WES. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, strong statistics knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include synthesizing scientific questions into research efforts and empowering teams to achieve organizational objectives. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and supports professional growth.
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$88k-133k yearly est. 4d ago
Industrial Hygienist (NASA AMES)
Leidos 4.7
Leidos job in Mountain View, CA
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an **Industrial Hygienist** to join our team supporting operations at **NASA Ames Research Center** located at Moffett Field, California. In this role you will work with a dynamic group to find solutions to challenging problems, have the opportunity to support NASA Ames mission, and work under leadership who support career growth. Since 1939,Ames has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science aligned with the center's core capabilities.
The Industrial Hygienist will apply knowledge and experience in industrial hygiene concepts, processes, procedures with the goal of promoting continuous improvement to ensure a safe workplace environment. The successful candidate will lead programs, perform various monitoring (noise, air, chemical, lab safety, food sanitation) and provide training to eliminate occupational hazards. This role is responsible for verifying compliance with federal and state occupational health regulations, as well as achieving established corporate standards.
**Due to contract requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Manage industrial hygiene programs and perform comprehensive annual program reviews, including lessons learned recommendations for improvement.
+ Facilitate in-person and online training sessions to groups of up to 50 participants, which include employees, researchers, and interns.
+ Conduct large-scale audits for industrial hygiene related hazards; make recommendations and implement corrective actions.
+ Administer personal / area noise monitoring to recommend engineering controls and appropriate HPD noise reduction rating. Create detailed noise map with sound pressure levels to delineate hazardous noise areas.
+ Develop comprehensive sampling plan and perform personal / area air monitoring to test for a range of chemicals. Use data to recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
+ Investigate indoor air quality concerns; work with facilities and maintenance teams to addressand resolve.
+ Perform fume hood surveys following ASHRAE 110 guidance and assess local exhaust ventilation using the ACGIH Ventilation Manual.
+ Utilizing the ACGIH Ventilation Manual, offer recommendations for new ventilation design and perform calculations to recommend design requirements.
+ Calculate potential for oxygen deficiency and chemical gas buildup in case of accidental compressed gas / cryogen release. Perform quantitative respirator fit tests for all employees at ARC wearing elastomeric respirators.
+ Complete quarterly food sanitation inspections of the 3 on-site food service facilities and inspect NASA ARC sponsored events serving food.
+ Perform asbestos/lead pre-renovation building surveys and provide oversight of asbestos / lead abatement.
+ Remain current on industry standards by reading scientific journals on the latest research.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene (or related field) and 5+ years of related experience. Or, Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene (or related field) and 3+ years of experience.
+ Experience managing Industrial Hygiene Programs (ex. indoor air quality, hearing conservation program, chemical hygiene, laboratory safety plans, ventilation, biosafety, nanomaterial, and asbestos / lead.
+ Experience developing and managing large-scale tracking / inventory database.
+ Experience writing and critically-reviewing technical reports (executive summary, process background, means / methods, results, discussions, recommendations).
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Adaptable with the ability to multi-task.
+ Solution-focused with a commitment to health and safety.
+ MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ State of California (Cal OSHA) Certified Asbestos Consultant certification.
+ State of California (DHS) Certified Lead Professional certification.
+ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is an asset, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
+ Experience working with a defined Statement of Work or other contract-based employment.
+ Knowledge of AIHA's Mathematical Models for Estimating Occupational Exposure to Chemicals.
+ Knowledge of quantitative risk assessment and exposure modeling tools, such as ALOHA and AIHA's IHMOD2, IHSkinPerm, and OHDMod applications.
+ Experience working at NASA centers.
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:**
December 9, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
**About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ************** .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at **************/careers/pay-benefits .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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$73.5k-132.8k yearly Easy Apply 39d ago
Executive Director, HIV Treatment Marketing
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 4.5
Foster City, CA job
* 15+ years pharmaceutical industry experience including expertise in marketing strategy and tactics and commercial policies and practices* Proven record of leading product launch and brand growth* Knowledge and experience in rare disease or liver disease preferred* Proven experience with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (OPDP) and impact on development of marketing materials in accelerated approval* Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines.* Proven strategic capabilities with ability to conceive, develop and implement multidimensional marketing and business plans* Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities* Strong communication skills with experience presenting before executive staff* Firm command of financial management with an understanding of revenue forecasting and expense budget planning and tracking.* Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports* Sales/market research experience is preferable, though not required* MBA preferred, Bachelor's degree in marketing or related fields required
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$151k-206k yearly est. 5d ago
Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)
Leidos 4.7
Leidos job in Monterey, CA
Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Monterey, CA. Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members and eligible staff. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges.
Service members, spouses and family members face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed.
**Adult-MFLC responsibilities include:**
+ Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individuals, couples, and families).
+ Observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses and families; provide coaching, guidance and support to installation staff; and model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members.
+ Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connect events.
+ Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
+ Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
+ Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home.
+ Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned.
+ Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads.
**Adult-MFLC will also benefit from:**
+ No insurance to file.
+ No progress notes required.
+ No treatment plans to develop.
+ iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
+ Paid federal holidays.
+ Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training.
+ Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.
+ Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan.
+ Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources.
**Additional Job Duties May Include:**
+ Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation
+ Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather.
+ Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
+ Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations.
**Environment:**
At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). The indoor locations are located within a child development center (CDC) controlled by the Department of Defense. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to 2 hours at a time.
**Licensure Portability:**
Great news! Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, regardless of which state the counselor is licensed in. Within the scope of the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services.
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ A Master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
+ Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in the US.
+ Must be a U.S. citizen.
+ Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
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:**
December 5, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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.
**About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ************** .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at **************/careers/pay-benefits .
**Securing Your Data**
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ***************************** .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (******************************* .
**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
REQNUMBER: R-00171617
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.
$59.2k-106.9k yearly Easy Apply 43d ago
Data Analysis Task Leader/Senior Contributor
Leidos 4.7
Leidos job in Seaside, CA
Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Data Analysis Task Leader/Senior Contributor to support the Department of Defense's personnel testing and assessment mission. The Data Analysis Task Leader/Senior Contributor provides technical leadership for analytic workstreams including psychometrics, large-scale data analysis, modeling, and operational test support.
****This job posting is in anticipation of future work****
The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems-including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD's testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the design and execution of quantitative studies, calibration efforts, and statistical evaluations.
+ Manage development of scoring algorithms, item pool analyses, and classification models.
+ Oversee integration of large datasets, including demographic, operational, and longitudinal data.
+ Prepare detailed analytic documentation, reports, and data visualizations.
+ Serve as primary liaison between analytic teams and technical development teams.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **Education:** Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science or computer science field plus 15 years related work experience OR a Master's degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science or computer science field plus 12 years of related experience OR a Ph.D. in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field plus 10 years of related work experience.
+ **Skills:**
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team.
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others.
+ Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
+ Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
+ Strong expertise in applied statistics, data science, or psychometrics, including regression modeling, multivariate analysis, statistical inference, and data validation methods.
+ Proficiency with statistical programming languages such as R, Python, SAS, or similar analytic tools.
+ Experience designing and conducting quantitative analyses, including scoring evaluations, calibration studies, simulation work, or predictive modeling.
+ Ability to lead analytic workstreams, coordinate tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure the quality and timeliness of technical outputs.
+ Demonstrated experience producing statistical documentation, technical reports, data visualizations, and analytic exhibits for technical and non-technical audiences.
+ Strong skills in preparing, cleaning, merging, and managing large datasets, including performing quality control checks.
+ Ability to communicate analytic findings clearly and translate technical results into actionable recommendations.
+ Proven capability to work collaboratively with psychometric, behavioral science, IT, and program management teams.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify analytic risks, inconsistencies, or methodological gaps and recommend solutions.
+ **Security Clearance:** Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.
+ **Location:** This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience working with or within the DoD.
+ Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
+ Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel testing, recruiting, or classification processes.
+ Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes.
+ Experience with psychometric models, including Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), scaling, equating, and item pool analysis.
+ Familiarity with computer-adaptive testing (CAT), algorithm development, simulation studies, or scoring logic implementation.
+ Experience supporting high-stakes or operational testing programs (military, federal, certification/licensure, educational assessment).
+ Knowledge of APA/AERA/NCME professional standards and best practices for technical documentation and validity evidence.
+ Experience supporting analytic components of software development or working with developers to implement scoring algorithms and data workflows.
+ Familiarity with demographic or longitudinal data modeling, geographic analyses, or population-level statistical assessments.
+ Experience supervising or mentoring analytic staff and reviewing others' code, analyses, or technical documentation.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
January 14, 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 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.
**About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ************** .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at **************/careers/pay-benefits .
**Securing Your Data**
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ***************************** .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (******************************* .
**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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REQNUMBER: R-00173625
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.
Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor to support the Department of Defense's personnel testing and assessment mission. The Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor provides analytic and research support for behavioral science activities that underpin DoD personnel testing programs and contributes to test development, psychometric evaluation, and research that ensures fairness, reliability, and validity across assessment systems.
****This job posting is in anticipation of future work****
The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems-including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD's testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Perform item analyses and support development of test forms and measurement tools.
+ Conduct data preparation, statistical analysis, and psychometric evaluations. Draft sections of technical reports and documentation.
+ Support scoring verification, content reviews, and QA.
+ Execute research data organization and review.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **Education:** Minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Educational Measurement, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or a closely related behavioral science field, plus seven years of related work experience OR a masters in a behavioral science field, plus three years of related work experience.
+ **Experience:**
+ Demonstrated experience supporting behavioral science research, test development, or personnel assessment programs.
+ Experience contributing to development of test items, surveys, or measurement instruments.
+ Experience with large-scale assessment programs or operational testing environments.
+ Experience developing, reviewing, or evaluating high-stakes or aptitude test content.
+ Experience supporting human subjects research or compliance documentation (e.g., IRB/HSPP/OMB).
+ Background working with multidisciplinary teams that include psychometricians, data scientists, and software developers.
+ Experience with survey design platforms or automated test development tools.
+ **Skills:**
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team.
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others.
+ Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
+ Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
+ Ability to perform item-level statistical analyses, reliability checks, and basic psychometric evaluations using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, or Python.
+ Ability to draft technical documentation, summaries, tables, and exhibits clearly and accurately.
+ Strong analytical skills, including data cleaning, dataset preparation, and exploratory statistical analysis.
+ Familiarity with producing technical reports aligned with APA, AERA, or NCME standards.
+ Competence in conducting content reviews, quality checks, and scoring verification activities.
+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams with minimal guidance.
+ Ability to follow established research protocols, documentation standards, and review procedures.
+ **Security Clearance:** Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.
+ **Location:** This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience working with or within the DoD.
+ Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
+ Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel testing, recruiting, or classification processes.
+ Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes.
+ Experience with large-scale assessment programs or operational testing environments.
+ Working knowledge of Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), or related psychometric principles.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
January 14, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
**About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ************** .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at **************/careers/pay-benefits .
**Securing Your Data**
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ***************************** .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (******************************* .
**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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REQNUMBER: R-00173629
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.
$87.1k-157.5k yearly Easy Apply 3d ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Management
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
Sunnyvale, CA job
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Services Project Manager based in Sunnyvale, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, or Washington D.C.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers. You are able to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.) and to work in closed spaces.
What you will get to do:
Direct and manage activities associated with he Strategic Launcher Program Office.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program/project managers, functional managers, and customers
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
Ensures that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and/or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
Leads and directs project teams and provides technical and analytical guidance.
This position may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level, depending on candidate experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Technical Services Project Manager:
A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, OR a Masters degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience
Experience in Program/Project Management
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Manager:
A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, OR a Masters degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
Experience in Program/Project Management
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
Experience with Microsoft system application and Agile project management tools
Experience with TRIDENT II Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment
Design and operational experience on Navy Programs
Experience leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews and DoD Acquisition Milestone deliveries
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
Extensive customer interface experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $165,500.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $206,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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$118.6k-206k yearly 2d ago
Mid-Range Data Analysis Technical Contributor
Leidos 4.7
Leidos job in Seaside, CA
Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Mid-Range Data Analysis Technical Contributor to support the Department of Defense's personnel testing and assessment mission. The Mid-Range Data Analysis Technical Contributor supports statistical modeling, data analysis, and system evaluation through intermediate-level quantitative work.
****This job posting is in anticipation of future work****
The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems-including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD's testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct data preparation, merging, cleaning, and statistical modeling.
+ Perform reliability analyses, item calibration, and scoring verification activities.
+ Support development of analytic displays, documentation, and technical exhibits.
+ Conduct quality assurance checks on analytic components of testing systems.
+ Assist with demographic and geographic modeling projects.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **Education:** Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field, plus seven years of related work experience OR a masters in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field, plus three years of related work experience.
+ **Skills:**
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work.
+ Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
+ Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
+ Solid foundation in applied statistics, data analytics, or psychometrics, including experience with regression, descriptive analysis, and data validation techniques.
+ Proficiency using statistical software such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
+ Ability to prepare, merge, and validate large datasets and perform routine quality-control checks.
+ Experience supporting scoring verification, item analysis, reliability studies, or calibration work.
+ Ability to generate tables, charts, plots, and analytic summaries for technical reports and presentations.
+ Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to interpret quantitative results.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with senior analysts, psychometricians, and technical staff.
+ Ability to follow analytic workflows, documentation standards, and established methodological procedures.
+ Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently under guidance.
+ **Security Clearance:** Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.
+ **Location:** This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience working with or within the DoD.
+ Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
+ Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel testing, recruiting, or classification processes.
+ Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes.
+ Familiarity with Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), or test scoring methods.
+ Experience supporting large-scale testing, assessment programs, or operational data systems.
+ Experience writing or contributing to technical reports, analysis plans, or methodological documentation.
+ Knowledge of data visualization tools or libraries (e.g., ggplot2, matplotlib, seaborn, Tableau).
+ Experience conducting quality assurance checks for analytic code, scoring logic, or statistical processes.
+ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and reproducible analytics workflows.
+ Experience working with multidisciplinary teams that include behavioral scientists, IT personnel, and program staff.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
January 14, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
**About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ************** .
**Pay and Benefits**
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at **************/careers/pay-benefits .
**Securing Your Data**
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ***************************** .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (******************************* .
**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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REQNUMBER: R-00173630
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.
$73.5k-132.8k yearly Easy Apply 3d ago
Senior Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin 4.8
Sunnyvale, CA job
Do you have a commitment to success, proven interpersonal skills, a positive outlook? Are you a creative thinker and problem solver? Are you looking for a meaningful career?
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our highly dynamic and growing Engineering & Technology organization. This role will be part of a THAAD interceptor flight software (FSW) team that performs analysis, design, development, and test of embedded flight software and the real‑time HWIL missile testbed. You will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of the software development cycle.
Basic Qualifications
Applicable experience in software development throughout a program life cycle
Experience in Object‑Oriented programming and C++
Experience with a scripting language
Experience in embedded software development (multi‑process)
Current DoD Secret clearance
Desired Skills
Strong background in Linux and VxWorks operating systems
Strong background in embedded software architecture
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience in software development and testing
Extensive experience in C++ programming
Experience with Python, Perl, XML, shell, etc.
Understanding of compiling/linking large software simulations
Security Clearance
Secret. You must be a U.S. citizen.
Location & Schedule
Onsite, full‑time at a Lockheed Martin facility. Shift: First; Schedule: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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