Sr. Contracts Manager

About the role

The selected candidate will report to the Contracts Director and support all contract management activities for a diverse portfolio of contracts. This work is on the selling side of contracts. Individual contributor role. Preference is to have the person based in the Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals, monitoring major contracts, recommending, and implementing new solutions to achieve functional objectives
• Be a critical asset in key negotiations, ability to resolve multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues as they arise, resolve performance issues, identify risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with Leidos policies
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships

Qualifications

• BA degree plus 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree or Juris Doctor degree plus 10 or more years of relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of Government regulations (FAR / DFARS) and all contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts
• Hands on experience with Other Transaction (OT) efforts is also expected
• Commercial contracts experience on the selling side of contracts management
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound business decisions, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time, and work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include well developed analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, and reconcile issues or differences

Benefits

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.