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$116k–$210k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Contracts Manager will lead a complex portfolio of U.S. Government contracts, providing cradle-to-grave administration and compliance oversight. They will act as a strategic advisor to leadership and program teams while identifying and mitigating contractual risks throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 10+ years. A Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory, along with extensive knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and government contract types.
Full job description
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support our Intelligence Sector in the Washington Metropolitan Area. We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, self-starting contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and serves as a trusted business advisor to leadership, capture teams, and program management.
At Leidos, our 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. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will play a key role by providing governance, contracts proposal lead, contract administration, compliance oversight, customer relationship management, and contract risk management across a dynamic portfolio of programs supporting critical national security missions.
The selected candidate will lead a diverse and complex portfolio of U.S. Government contracts supporting the Analysis Solutions Business Area, providing cradle-to-grave contract management throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This position requires significant experience administering and negotiating complex Government contracts, leading proposal activities, identifying and mitigating contractual risk, and developing business solutions that balance customer requirements with Leidos' business objectives.
As a Senior Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will operate with considerable independence while also working as part of a team in a dynamic environment. The position requires exceptional judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence decisions at all organizational levels while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
The Intelligence Sector within Leidos has a career opening for a Senior Contracts Manager to support contracts within the Analysis Solution Business Area.
The candidate should have progressive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various CP, FFP, T&M Government contracts including RFP analysis, hands-on proposal development including the development of terms and conditions, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and contract/task order administration and execution.
Candidate will be responsible for overall contract compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws. Candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of contracts.
Candidate must be able to collaborate closely with program teams
This is a hybrid position that will require working on government site and Leidos facility in support of programs. In person support shall include a minimum of two days a week but may increase dependent on program needs.
Candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
Ability to lead the review and analysis of RFP's, prepare compliant and cost/price proposals, and represent Leidos’s interests during negotiations and contract administration.
Multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
Frequently interact with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, management and external and internal customers.
Identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures. Lead the review and analysis of RFPs, review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, NDAs and licenses as required, prepare compliant and complete Contracts Volumes and OCI Plans, and represent Leidos’ interests during negotiations and contract administration.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a BA degree and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience; or a Masters with 10 + years of prior relevant experience.
General experience in Contract Administration may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting: Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts.
Must have the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time, and work independently as well as part of a Team.
Must have proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
The Candidate must be proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must have demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in compliance with Leidos policies and procedures.
Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of IC Acquisitions and Regulations
Completion of formal contracting coursework or certification.
Success in supporting large capture teams for complicated multi-year programs.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex contractual issues on active contracts.
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Original Posting:
August 7, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
583,172
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Offices: 1750 Presidents St, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, US · 1145 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, US · 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, US · 221 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840, US
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
583,172
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Offices: 1750 Presidents St, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, US · 1145 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, US · 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, US · 221 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840, US