Contracts Manager

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our National Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with business leaders, program teams, and Intelligence Community customers to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen national security. The preferred location for this position is Chantilly, VA, with St. Louis, MO also being an acceptable work location. As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and captures. You will serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic contractual guidance throughout the entire contract lifecycle—from proposal development through contract negotiation, administration, and closeout. You will work closely with program management, business development, finance, legal, procurement, and executive leadership to help drive mission success while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. Mission Impact: Support programs and initiatives that directly contribute to U.S. national security and Intelligence Community objectives. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders and program teams to shape acquisition strategies and contractual approaches. Complex Challenges: Manage a portfolio of sophisticated government contracts across multiple contract types and customers. Professional Growth: Expand your expertise while working alongside experienced contracts professionals and business leaders. Innovation and Collaboration: Help drive effective business solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Requires a BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration and management support for U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support including experience with a variety contract types, advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR and the emerging Federal acquisition environment.
Must be able to appropriately prioritize work activities and have experience leading the review and analysis of RFP's, the preparation of compliant and complete Contracts Volumes, and OCI Plans.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and demonstrated success in identifying and managing risks in support of achievement of business goals.
Candidate will spend time co-located with program teams supported.
Strategic thinker with advanced-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers and programs and an active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Intelligence Community agencies, programs, and acquisition organizations.
Knowledge of IC-specific acquisition regulations, policies, and contracting practices.
Formal contracts training, certification, or professional development coursework (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).
Experience supporting large captures, strategic pursuits, and proposal efforts.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contractual issues and business agreements.
Experience working in highly classified environments and supporting sensitive national security programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contractual advisor to assigned programs, captures, and business leaders.
Provide strategic guidance on contractual risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and business decision-making.
Support growth initiatives by advising capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies, solicitation requirements, and contractual approaches.
Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business arrangements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex contractual matters and achieve business objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, company policies, FAR/DFARS regulations, and customer-specific acquisition policies.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio.