Remote Global Subcontracts Manager - Secret Clearance

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 supporting defense programs. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and formal liaison with suppliers and internal customers.

The successful candidate will manage subcontract portfolios in government environments, ensure compliance with CPSR and FAR/DFARS, and drive cost savings while maintaining schedule and quality across Leidos sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of relevance, or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Active and current Secret clearance (US Citizen).
• Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government-approved purchasing system (CPSR).
• Successful negotiation track record to maximize organizational return.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Subcontracts team; assign work and set expectations.
• Negotiate and execute strategic long-term supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Finance, and Engineering to align supplier strategies.
• Identify and mitigate complex subcontract portfolio risks.
• Translate supplier data into executive-ready insights and savings.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Procurement systems

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead a Subcontracts team supporting defense programs. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and formal liaison with suppliers and internal customers.

The successful candidate will manage subcontract portfolios in government environments, ensure compliance with CPSR and FAR/DFARS, and drive cost savings while maintaining schedule and quality across Leidos sites.