Senior Contracts Manager – Intelligence Solutions

Energy Jobline ZR; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. The role partners with program teams and IC customers to deliver contractual guidance across the lifecycle, from proposal development through closeout.

Ideal candidates will have cradle-to-grave contract administration experience for U.S. Government contracts, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Cradle-to-grave contract administration for U.S. Government contracts.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition environment.
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and co-locate with teams.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contractual advisor to programs, captures, and leaders.
• Provide guidance on risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and decisions.
• Advise on acquisition strategies, solicitation requirements, and approaches.
• Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements.
• Build relations with government customers, industry partners, internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program Management, BD, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer policies.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and improve performance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

BA degree + 8+ years

Master's degree + 6+ years

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. The role partners with program teams and IC customers to deliver contractual guidance across the lifecycle, from proposal development through closeout.

Ideal candidates will have cradle-to-grave contract administration experience for U.S. Government contracts, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.