Contracts Manager in Great Falls

Energy Jobline ZR; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, Inc. in Reston, VA seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee a diverse contract portfolio with cradle-to-grave support across CPFF, CPFF-LOE, FFP, and T&M government contracts.

The role requires strong communication with internal and external customers and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must have a BA with 8+ years or a Master's with 6+ years, GA/Govt contracting experience, and Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 8+ years of relevant contract experience, or MS with 6+ years.
• Experience with Government (FAR/DFAR) contracting (FP, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, LOE, IDIQ, GSA).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for CPFF, CPFF-LOE, FFP and T&M contracts.
• Ensure contract compliance with requirements, policies, laws; work independently or in teams.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks; coordinate reviews; negotiate NDAs, licenses and teaming agreements.
• Partner with program management to ensure cost, schedule, performance excellence.
• Maintain change-management processes for each program.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Description

Leidos, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to support our Security Sector in Reston, VA. Seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned to our Mission Solutions Business Area and must have experience providing cradle-to-grave support for all contract types. At Leidos, our Contracts Managers are key business partners and act as an integrating and facilitating function. Due to the customer facing role (both internal and external) strong communication skills and the ability to develop and foster customer relationships as a trusted partner are a must.

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. The candidate will frequently interact - written, oral, and face-to-face - with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, Program management and external and internal customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• The candidate should have progressive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various CPFF, CPFF-LOE, FFP, and T&M Government contracts; including opportunity shaping, RFP analysis, hands‑on proposal development, 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.
• 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.
• The candidate must partner with program management to establish business rhythms that ensure cost, schedule and performance excellence.
• The candidate must know the terms and conditions of their contracts, and ensure each program has a strong change management process in place.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA degree and 8 + years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 + 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 (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed (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.
• The Candidate must be proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• The Candidate must have 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.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

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.

KDLC

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

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , 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.