Remote Global Subcontracts Leader – Defense

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead a Subcontracts team within Defense Contracts and Supply Chain. The role requires coordinating with internal customers and suppliers on high‑value, complex agreements and maintaining a US Secret clearance.

You will align subcontract outcomes with program goals, negotiate long‑term supplier agreements, ensure CPSR and FAR/DFARS compliance, and collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Finance, and Engineering to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in relevant roles; Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Active and current Secret clearance; US citizen.
• Experience managing subcontracts under CPSR; knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Strong negotiating skills to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Experience leading the subcontracts portion of proposal efforts.
• Ability to communicate status updates to senior management and internal partners.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontracts team and manage a portfolio of high-dollar agreements.
• Negotiate and execute strategic long-term supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Translate supplier data into executive-ready insights and action plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the subcontract portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with prime customer requirements and CPSR.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Team management

Communication

Ethics and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Ivalua

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead a Subcontracts team within Defense Contracts and Supply Chain. The role requires coordinating with internal customers and suppliers on high‑value, complex agreements and maintaining a US Secret clearance.

You will align subcontract outcomes with program goals, negotiate long‑term supplier agreements, ensure CPSR and FAR/DFARS compliance, and collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Finance, and Engineering to deliver measurable