Lead, Subcontracts Management

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead, Subcontracts Management to drive cradle-to-grave subcontract activities for Defense Sector programs. You will interface with Leidos management, suppliers, and program teams to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies, while mentoring junior staff and handling complex awards.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to prioritize across multiple projects, and excellent communication with internal partners and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6–10 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience awarding and managing subcontracts under FAR/DFARS.
• Proven negotiation skills to optimize price and terms.
• Experience leading subcontract management across diverse programs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract management for primarily US Government programs.
• Craft teaming strategies and oversee proposal activities and subcontract awards.
• Manage post-award activities, changes, risk mitigation, and reporting.
• Review files for compliance and mentor junior staff on policies and best practices.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, and suppliers to align outcomes with programs.

Skills

US Citizen

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation skills

Subcontracts leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iValua

Job description

Description

Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Lead,Subcontracts Management to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the Defense Sector. This role will lead full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities supporting primarily US Government programs which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. This role will support the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area which supports programs and proposal opportunities that deliver smart, integrated, mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter. We achieve this through advanced platform and systems integration, rapid systems modernization, repeatable mission software offerings, and intelligence and data rationalization that turns information into actionable insight.

Description

Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Lead,Subcontracts Management to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the Defense Sector. This role will lead full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities supporting primarily US Government programs which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. This role will support the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area which supports programs and proposal opportunities that deliver smart, integrated, mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter. We achieve this through advanced platform and systems integration, rapid systems modernization, repeatable mission software offerings, and intelligence and data rationalization that turns information into actionable insight.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in Supply Chain as they interface with Leidos management, senior management of suppliers, and to more junior Supply Chain personnel. The candidate will be the primary interface between subcontractors and the program for the contractual management of agreements of various types typically of a high dollar value, risk, creativity and complexity, and will interact with other functional areas (e.g., contracts, project control, finance, growth, etc.) to complete the necessary activities for the portfolio they’re assigned. They will be expected to align subcontract outcomes to those of the program and division, to effectively communicate, manage their time, prioritize actions, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and detail-oriented who can work both independently and as part of a team. This is an individual contributor role but the successful candidate will have leadership qualities and be able to mentor junior staff. Must have strong FAR compliance background. The successful candidate will be tasked to assist with auditing subcontract files for compliance in addition to managing programs and proposals of their own. They may also be tasked with special projects.

Primary Responsibilities

The position requires the use of business acumen, the demonstration of sound judgement, and a thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting and experience providing creative solutions to business and program requirements. While not an exhaustive list, activities in the subcontracting process that are responsibilities of this role are: crafting teaming strategy and leading proposal activities, subcontract award, and post-award management (e.g., subcontract modifications, risk identification & mitigation, issue resolution, internal reporting, closeout activities, etc.). Further, the position will be expected to identify and resolve complex issues on assigned subcontracts and make recommendations for mitigation steps to management. The candidate may assist management by reviewing files for compliance and coaching more junior staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government approved purchasing system including an advanced knowledge of the requirements of the FAR and DFARS
• Successful track record of using negotiating skills to maximize organizational return, minimize risk, improve price, and terms and conditions position
• Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
• Experience independently leading the subcontracts portion of proposal efforts.
• Must have the organizational skills to manage concurrent projects and possess the business acumen to appropriately prioritize actions and deal effectively with subcontract management issues of varying degrees of complexity through resolution.
• Must be able to clearly articulate statuses and issues to management, internal partners, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preference: Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Experience building strong supplier relationships that can be leveraged to assist in future issue resolution
• Experience mentoring or training junior staff, leading teams, and working with an approved purchasing system
• Prior exposure to CPSR and audit reviews
• Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua)
• Experience with AI tools

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Original Posting

September 11, 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 onlyand 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.

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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.

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