Contracts Manager

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, Alabama seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee cradle-to-grave contract administration for a diverse portfolio of government contracts. The role supports proposal development, negotiation, and compliance across CP, FFP, and T&M work.

The position is based in Huntsville with telework options, requiring regular office presence. Ideal candidates have deep FAR/DFARS knowledge and strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate reviews and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Requires a 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 international, commercial, and Government contracting, FAR/DFARS, and various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, FPLOE, IDIQ, GSA).
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information to solve problems and meet deadlines; capable of working independently or in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Remote performance is offered; candidate must report to Huntsville office regularly.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for CP, FFP, T&M government contracts including RFP analysis and proposal development.
• Ensure contract compliance with requirements, policy, procedures, and applicable laws in collaboration with teams.
• Lead negotiations and resolve complex contractual issues; draft clear and legally sound contracts; manage IP provisions and customer relationships.
• Multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple contracts.
• Review NDAs, teaming agreements, and licenses as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Multitask

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BA degree

Master's/JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager in the Defense Sensors Business Area team within the Defense Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the research, development, and production of cutting-edge technology to protect our warfighters and country. The selected candidate will support all contract management activities for a diverse portfolio of contracts.

Individual contributor role. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama with telework available.

Primary Responsibilities

• The candidate should have significant experience negotiating and providing cradle-to-grave contract administration for CP, FFP, T&M Government contracts including 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.
• 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.
• Lead negotiations; demonstrate ability to resolve multi‑faceted and complex contractual/customer issues as they arise; resolve performance issues; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; guide others through change management; draft clear, concise, and legally sound contracts; effectively review and analyze contract terms to include intellectual property provisions; and develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Candidate must be self‑motivated and able to multi‑task and prioritize work activities in a fast‑paced environment
• The candidate must have exemplary soft skills for interaction with customers as well as company program teams, contracts, finance, and project control. Prompt responsiveness to internal and customer requirements and deadlines is critical.
• Scope of work includes reviewing and negotiating non‑disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and licenses as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a 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 international, commercial, and Government contracting, U.S. 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, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn‑around time, and 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 identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures.
• Remote performance is offered; however, the candidate must be available to report to the Huntsville office on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and preferably possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

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

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote