Top 337 Defense contractor Jobs in Washington State

Acquisition Program Manager
Leidos —Poulsbo, WA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Fair chance
Project Manager
Leidos —Lynnwood, WA
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
Desktop Support Technician I
Empower AI Inc. —Tacoma, WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- Windows
Verifying Official (VO)/ID Card Operator, USARC DEERS/RAPIDS
Yorktown Systems Group —Vancouver, WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
Records Management Specialist 3
ASRC Federal —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- SharePoint
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Human Performance Data Scientist I
General Dynamics Information Technology —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- $72,877 - $98,599 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
Facilities Manager
Karman Space & Defense —Mukilteo, WA
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Program Planner
Karman Space & Defense —Mukilteo, WA
- $32.50 - $43.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Master Scheduler
Karman Space & Defense —Mukilteo, WA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Customer Service Administrator I
Crane Aerospace & Electronics —Lynnwood, WA
- $30.50 - $38.58 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Project Manager- Electrical
Safari Electric, LLC —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- $70,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Automated Fiber Placement Engineer
Janicki —Hamilton, WA
- $83,000 - $145,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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CNC Machine Programmer
Janicki —Sedro-Woolley, WA
- $27 - $58 an hour
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Project Engineer III
Janicki —Sedro-Woolley, WA
- $83,000 - $145,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Project Engineer I
Janicki —Sedro-Woolley, WA
- $83,000 - $100,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Budgeting
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Contract Administrator (Knight Const. & Supply)
Knight Companies —Deer Park, WA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Business development
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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7d
Automated Fiber Placement Technician
Janicki —Hamilton, WA
- $20 - $45 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- No high school diploma
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
Hybrid: Commissioning Agent
Planate Management Group —Seattle, WA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Engineering Technician
Janicki —Sedro-Woolley, WA
- $22 - $48 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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BAH Rebuild Program Manager (Naples, Italy)
Planate Management Group —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Acquisition Program Manager

Leidos -
Poulsbo, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$131,300 - $237,350 a year

Qualifications

Project reporting
Fiscal management
Resource allocation (project management tasks)
Technical documentation
DoD experience
Special operations
Bachelor's degree
Cost analysis
Procurement contract management
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Management reporting
Managing projects
Project contract management
Cross-functional team management
Project stakeholder communication
Program budgeting
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Organizational budget management
Senior leadership
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager – Defense Acquisition & Logistics to lead and support complex Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting major capability acquisition programs, executing logistics and sustainment strategies, and collaborating across government, military, and contractor organizations.

This position requires a proven leader with expertise in program management, lifecycle logistics, budgeting, acquisition planning, and operational readiness within Navy and USSOCOM environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and projects.
Develop and execute logistics strategies to support fleet and operational readiness.
Coordinate planning, budgeting, and execution activities across multiple stakeholders.
Analyze acquisition strategies and provide recommendations for program execution and risk mitigation.
Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, contract requirements, and acquisition artifacts.
Provide oversight for equipment fielding, sustainment planning, and lifecycle management activities.
Develop and present program status reports to senior government and military leadership.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and statutory requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, contracting, financial management, logistics, and operational communities to achieve mission objectives.
Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives and international partner engagements when required.
Identify logistics gaps, operational risks, and readiness challenges while implementing effective solutions.
Contribute to strategic planning, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, logistics, program management, or sustainment programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting Navy, USSOCOM, NAVAIR, or related defense organizations.
Experience managing logistics support equipment, sustainment programs, or lifecycle logistics initiatives.
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, PPBE, and program management methodologies.
Experience developing and managing budgets, spend plans, and resource allocations.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with senior government stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
Experience developing acquisition documentation, contract support documentation, and program reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

DAWIA Program Management Certification.
DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Certification.
Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and FAR-based contracting.
Familiarity with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), technical reviews, and readiness initiatives.
Experience supporting international military partners and coalition programs.

Desired Competencies

Strategic Leadership
Program Execution
Lifecycle Logistics
Acquisition Management
Budget Planning & Analysis
Risk Management
Contract Support
Stakeholder Engagement
Operational Readiness
Process Improvement
Team Leadership
Executive Communications

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-focused team supporting critical national defense programs. You'll have the opportunity to influence major acquisition efforts, improve operational readiness, and collaborate with military and industry leaders on some of the nation's most important defense initiatives.

SUBSEAMSS

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:

July 7, 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 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.

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 www.Leidos.com.

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 www.leidos.com/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 [email protected].

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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defense contractor jobs in washington state

Acquisition Program Manager

Project Manager

Desktop Support Technician I

Verifying Official (VO)/ID Card Operator, USARC DEERS/RAPIDS

Records Management Specialist 3

Human Performance Data Scientist I

Facilities Manager

Program Planner

Master Scheduler

Customer Service Administrator I

Assistant Project Manager- Electrical

Automated Fiber Placement Engineer

CNC Machine Programmer

Project Engineer III

Project Engineer I

Senior Contract Administrator (Knight Const. & Supply)

Automated Fiber Placement Technician

Hybrid: Commissioning Agent

Engineering Technician

BAH Rebuild Program Manager (Naples, Italy)

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