Hybrid National Security Contracts Lead — AI & Strategy

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead governance, contract administration, compliance oversight, and risk management across a portfolio supporting national security missions.

The role requires strong business acumen, expert negotiation skills, and working knowledge of FAR/DFAR with a Top Secret/SCI clearance. This hybrid position spans Northern VA, Washington DC, and Bethesda, MD with on-site client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, contract administration, compliance oversight, and risk management across a dynamic program portfolio.
• Provide contract proposal leadership, customer relationship management, and negotiation support for national security missions.

Skills

Contracts governance

Negotiation mastery

Regulatory knowledge

Security clearance

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead governance, contract administration, compliance oversight, and risk management across a portfolio supporting national security missions.

The role requires strong business acumen, expert negotiation skills, and working knowledge of FAR/DFAR with a Top Secret/SCI clearance. This hybrid position spans Northern VA, Washington DC, and Bethesda, MD with on-site client collaboration.