Senior Contracts Manager — National Security

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the Analysis Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector, driving governance, contract administration, and proposal leadership for mission-critical national security programs.

The role requires deep government contracting expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence decisions across cross-functional teams, while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years
• Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support
• Ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time
• Expert-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations
• Working expertise in FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreements
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, contract administration, and compliance oversight
• Lead contract proposals and manage contract risk across programs
• Serve as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Influence decisions and ensure regulatory alignment

Skills

Contracts expertise

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Business acumen

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the Analysis Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector, driving governance, contract administration, and proposal leadership for mission-critical national security programs.

The role requires deep government contracting expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence decisions across cross-functional teams, while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.