Senior Contracts Manager – Intelligence Solutions

Energy Jobline ZR; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its Intelligence Community Solutions. This role partners with program teams, captures, and leadership to provide cradle-to-grave contract guidance from proposal to closeout.

Responsibilities include negotiating complex terms, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and coordinating with program management, finance, legal, and supply chain to drive growth while managing risk.

Qualifications

• Requires BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave contract administration for U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support.
• Strong leadership; ability to review RFPs, prepare compliant Contracts Volumes, and OCI Plans.
• Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFARS and the federal acquisition environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor to assigned programs, captures, and business leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and business decisions.
• Support growth via capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies and requirements.
• Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve complex contractual matters and meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer-specific policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Contract admin

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Program coordination

Education

BA degree +8 yrs

Master's degree +6 yrs

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its Intelligence Community Solutions. This role partners with program teams, captures, and leadership to provide cradle-to-grave contract guidance from proposal to closeout.

Responsibilities include negotiating complex terms, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and coordinating with program management, finance, legal, and supply chain to drive growth while managing risk.