Lead, Subcontracts Management

Leidos; United States; À distance; USD 92 000 - 167 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leidos is seeking a Senior Subcontracting Lead to oversee the full acquisition lifecycle for U.S. government programs. You will develop supplier strategies, lead major proposals, negotiate terms, and manage complex subcontract relationships with compliance to FAR/DFARS.

Must be a U.S. citizen with 8–12 years of subcontracting experience and a strong track record in government contracting, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across Contracts, Finance, Legal, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8–12 years of subcontracting experience, or 6–10 with a Master’s.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience leading subcontracting for government programs.
• Strong negotiation and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.

Responsabilités

• Lead subcontracting across the full acquisition lifecycle, incl. strategy, solicitation, source selection, negotiations, award, administration, and closeout.
• Develop and execute subcontract/supplier strategies aligned to program objectives and proposals.
• Independently lead subcontracting portions of major proposals, incl. supplier engagement and pricing support.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, IP provisions, data rights, and other requirements to maximize value and manage risk.
• Manage complex subcontract relationships and interfacing with suppliers.
• Identify risks, develop mitigations, and advise leadership.
• Coordinate with programs and cross-functional teams on performance, schedule, cost, and compliance.
• Monitor subcontract performance and address cost/schedule/compliance concerns.
• Ensure subcontract files meet FAR/DFARS and internal policy requirements.
• Support CPSR, audits, and other compliance activities.
• Mentor junior staff and share best practices across the organization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in Supply Chain.

Connaissances

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Government contracting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Outils

Deltek Costpoint

iValua

Description du poste

Original Posting:

October 8, 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 $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.

Primary Responsibilities

The position requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, and extensive knowledge of federal subcontracting. The successful candidate will apply creative and compliant solutions to complex program, proposal, and business requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead subcontracting activities throughout the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition strategy, solicitation, source selection, negotiations, subcontract award, administration, modification, and closeout.
• Develop and execute subcontract and supplier strategies supporting program objectives, capture activities, and competitive proposals.
• Independently lead the subcontracting portion of major proposal efforts, including supplier engagement, requests for proposal, evaluation, negotiations, pricing support, and subcontract documentation.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, intellectual property provisions, data rights, payment terms, and other commercial and contractual requirements to maximize value and appropriately manage risk.
• Manage complex subcontract relationships and serve as the primary contractual interface between Leidos and assigned suppliers.
• Identify subcontract risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to program and Supply Chain leadership.
• Partner with programs and cross-functional organizations to align subcontract performance, schedule, cost, compliance, and supplier outcomes with broader business objectives.
• Monitor subcontract performance and proactively address cost, schedule, contractual, compliance, and supplier-performance concerns.
• Ensure subcontract files meet Leidos policy, purchasing system, FAR, DFARS, and contractual requirements.
• Support internal reviews, CPSR preparation, Government audits, and other compliance activities.
• Review subcontract files and transactions for quality and compliance and provide coaching and guidance to junior Supply Chain personnel.
• Mentor and develop less-experienced subcontract professionals and share best practices across the organization.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Supply Chain performance, compliance, efficiency, and business outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Significant experience awarding and managing subcontracts within a Government-approved purchasing system.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontract types and contractual arrangements supporting U.S. Government programs.
• Demonstrated negotiating experience with a track record of improving price, terms and conditions, reducing organizational risk, and maximizing business value.
• Experience independently leading subcontracting activities for competitive proposals and major program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, proposals, and priorities while appropriately prioritizing actions based on business risk and customer requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to independently resolve subcontracting issues of varying complexity.
• Ability to effectively communicate subcontract status, business risks, recommendations, and issues to program leadership, functional management, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Contracts, Program Management, Finance, Project Control, Growth, Legal, and other functional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing strategic supplier relationships that can be leveraged to improve performance, resolve issues, and support future business opportunities.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or training junior Supply Chain professionals.
• Prior experience supporting Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR), internal audits, or other Government purchasing system reviews.
• Experience performing subcontract file compliance reviews.
• Experience with automated procurement and purchasing systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua.
• Experience supporting large, complex DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal programs.
• Experience working across both program execution and competitive capture/proposal environments.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools, data analytics, or automation to improve procurement, subcontract management, compliance, or business decision-making.

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