Senior Contracts Manager – Intelligence Community

Energy Jobline ZR; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Chantilly, VA, (also accepting St. Louis, MO) seeks a Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector.

You will partner with leaders and program teams to guide contracts through proposal, negotiation, administration, and closeout, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience (or a Master’s with 6+ years) in cradle‑to‑grave government contracting, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Cradle-to-grave contract administration and management for U.S. Government contracts and proposals.
• Experience with multiple contract types and advanced FAR/DFARS knowledge.
• Ability to engage with program and capture teams to shape acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contractual advisor to programs, captures, and leadership.
• Provide guidance on risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and decision making.
• Support growth by advising on acquisition strategies and requirements.
• Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, and NDAs.
• Build relationships with government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with PM, BD, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer policies.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and improve performance.

Skills

Contracts management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

BA degree

MS degree

8+ years experience

Job description

Leidos in Chantilly, VA, (also accepting St. Louis, MO) seeks a Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector.

You will partner with leaders and program teams to guide contracts through proposal, negotiation, administration, and closeout, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience (or a Master’s with 6+ years) in cradle‑to‑grave government contracting, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and the ability to