The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a current job opportunity for a highly qualified Training Curriculum Development & Training Cadre Lead to support network operations management, cybersecurity training, and workforce readiness initiatives at DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD. This position serves as the people leader and operational lead for a cadre of training professionals responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity training, workforce development, readiness, and exercise support. The Training Cadre Lead will provide day-to-day leadership, establish priorities, manage workload and performance, mentor team members, and ensure the cadre consistently delivers high-quality training solutions aligned with DISA mission requirements. The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership and program management skills with experience in training, curriculum development, workforce readiness, and cybersecurity operations. This individual will serve as the primary interface between the training cadre, Leidos program leadership, government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and operational organizations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and accountable leader who can develop people, build a high-performing team, manage competing priorities, and translate customer requirements into effective training and readiness solutions. Primary Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a cadre of training professionals supporting cybersecurity training, workforce readiness, curriculum development, and exercises. Manage team priorities, workloads, performance, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality support to customer requirements. Coach and develop employees through regular feedback, cross-training, professional development, and certification opportunities. Serve as the primary interface between the training cadre, Leidos leadership, government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and operational organizations. Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity training and workforce readiness programs. Oversee development and maintenance of curricula, instructional materials, training schedules, certification tracking, records, and readiness metrics. Coordinate training cadre support for cybersecurity exercises, including scenario development, MSELs, execution, After Action Reports, and lessons learned. Analyze training effectiveness, workforce readiness, and stakeholder feedback to identify gaps and recommend improvements. Provide leadership with timely updates on team performance, program outcomes, risks, resource needs, and recommended actions. Foster an accountable, collaborative, and mission-focused culture that promotes employee engagement, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Basic Qualifications Active Secret security clearance Current

DOD 8140

Cyber Workforce Developer and Manager Certification (i.e., Sec +) Bachelor's degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting training, workforce development, readiness programs, or instructional design. Experience developing and delivering training materials, curriculum, and instructional content. Experience coordinating training programs, schedules, and participant records. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Experience preparing reports, assessments, and recommendations for leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and training management tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, or cybersecurity training programs. Knowledge of cybersecurity workforce development frameworks and certification programs. Experience supporting cyber exercises, tabletop exercises, readiness programs, or operational training events. Familiarity with Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS). Familiarity with Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS). Experience developing After Action Reports (AARs), lessons learned analyses, and corrective action plans. Knowledge of workforce readiness reporting and training metrics. 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:

August 29, 2026 For U.S.

Positions:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.