Contracts Manager

Leidos • Reston, VA

5d • $92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Airborne & Missions Solutions Business Area. Reporting to the Contracts Director, the role supports contract management activities for Government Prime and Non-Prime contracts. The position provides contract management and negotiation support throughout proposal development and contract execution, and is responsible for compliance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws. The successful candidate works independently and collaboratively with contract professionals and regularly communicates with internal teams and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Government contracting under FAR and DFARS, including Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Level of Effort, and IDIQ contracts.
• Ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems.
• Ability to make sound business decisions, manage multiple contractual activities with potentially short turnaround times, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. citizenship.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management activities for Government Prime and Non-Prime contracts.
• Provide contract management and negotiation support, including RFP analysis, hands-on proposal development and review, development of terms and conditions, coordination of internal reviews, strategic contract negotiation, and contract and task order management.
• Ensure assigned tasks comply with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Support proposal preparation and management of a portfolio of contracts, working independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate and collaborate with programs, contracts, project control, finance, business development, and customers.
• Review and analyze RFPs to identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and OCI Mitigation Plans.
• Coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior