Senior Contracts Manager

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an innovative Senior Contracts Manager to support the Mission Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector. The Contracts organization serves as a strategic business partner, enabling mission success while protecting the company’s interests through sound business judgment, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management.

The Senior Contracts Manager will provide governance, lead contract proposals, administer contracts, oversee compliance, manage customer relationships, and mitigate contract risk across a dynamic portfolio of programs that support critical national security missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance and oversight for contract activities.
• Lead contract proposal development and submission.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and cross‑functional leaders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contract risks.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that protect and advance national security interests.
• Influence decisions at all organizational levels and support strategic business growth.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to improve contract processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support.
• Strong business acumen and ability to make sound judgments under tight timelines.
• Expert‑level negotiation skills for complex terms and conditions.
• Working expertise in FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreements.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Acquisitions expertise within the Intelligence Community.
• Formal contracting certifications (e.g., FAC‑C, CFCM).
• Experience on large capture teams.
• Hands‑on experience implementing AI in contract processes.
• Background in government or corporate procurement.

Location

This is a hybrid position based at Leidos offices in Herndon, VA or Springfield, VA. The role requires a minimum of three onsite days per week and occasional travel to meetings as needed.

Pay Range

$116,350 – $210,325 (general guideline; actual compensation will consider responsibilities, experience, education, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements).

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans