Contracts Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Kinetics Effects Business Area within the Defense Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the development and production of cutting-edge technology to protect our warfighters. The selected candidate will report to the Contracts Director and support all contract management activities for a diverse portfolio of contracts. Individual contributor role. The position will require a security clearance and at least 10% on onsite support mostly in the Huntsville, AL area.

Requirements

BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, may have a Master’s or Juris Doctor degree with 6 – 10 years of prior 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.
Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound business decisions.
Ability to handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal skills to include well developed analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be eligible to receive Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large IDIQs and multiple active task orders directly with the U.S. Government
Experience with commercial contracts on the selling side
A Secret security clearance, with willingness to pursue a TS-SCI

Responsibilities

Providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various Cost Plus (CP), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M) Government contracts including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, hands-on proposal development and review, the development of terms and conditions, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, strategic contract negotiation, and contract/task order administration and execution.
Overall contract compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws.
Working independently as well as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of post award contracts.
Multi-tasking and prioritizing work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating at all levels within the organization.
Frequently interacting (written, oral, and face-to-face) with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and external and internal customers.
Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements (TAs).
Verifying new opportunities do not pose an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCIs).
Negotiating various licenses as required.
Identifying and mitigating contract risks.
Coordinating appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos’ policy and procedures.