Senior Contracts Strategist – National Solutions

Leidos; Roxana (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support National Solutions for Intelligence Community programs. The role partners with program teams, BD, and finance to guide contracts from proposal to closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic risk management.

The successful candidate will manage negotiations, maintain strong customer relationships, and drive opportunities across diverse government contracts while upholding company policies and national security requirements.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Cradle-to-grave contract administration and management support for U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support including varied contract types.
• 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 decision-making.
• Support growth initiatives by advising capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies and requirements.
• Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, NDAs, and other arrangements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to resolve complex contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer-specific policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance portfolio performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Contracts Manager to support National Solutions for Intelligence Community programs. The role partners with program teams, BD, and finance to guide contracts from proposal to closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic risk management.

The successful candidate will manage negotiations, maintain strong customer relationships, and drive opportunities across diverse government contracts while upholding company policies and national security requirements.