Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Leidos; Sully Square (VA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and intelligence sector is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to oversee subcontract management for federal programs. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in dealing with various subcontract types. Remote work options and a competitive salary range highlight this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience or 2-6 years with a Master's.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct price analysis.
• Administer and resolve issues on various subcontract types.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

BA degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Automated purchasing system

Job description

Description

The National Security Sector, Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a Senior

Subcontracts Specialist to support its programs and proposals. This role will lead full life cycle (“cradle-to-

grave”) subcontract management activities for multiple Federal Intel & Defense programs.

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist will manage overall subcontract compliance for the programs in

accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and

acquisition regulations. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of

a team in a dynamic environment. Under limited supervision, the Senior Subcontracts Specialist is

responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to: negotiation of

non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, preparation of solicitation packages to

subcontractors, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiation of terms and conditions,

subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities. Subcontracts will primarily be in

support of federal programs as well as some commercial and state/local programs. This position can be up

to 100% telework.

Primary Responsibilities

· Negotiates NDA’s and Teaming Agreements

· Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos

requirements.

· Evaluates supplier proposal responses.

· Conducts price and cost analysis.

· Negotiates pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors.

· Administers subcontracts of various types and complexity.

· Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems on assigned subcontracts and make

recommendations to management.

· Performs subcontract close-out activities. · Analyze risks and identify risk mitigation. · Acts as primary interface between subcontractors and the programs being supported for all subcontracts related issues. · Regularly interacts with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers as required. · Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subcontractor management regarding subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

Basic Qualifications · Requires a BA degree and 4 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. · Must be US Citizen. · Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers. · TS/SCI with CI Poly · Basic knowledge of the FAR and DFAR. · Understanding of Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel and Word) · Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications · Experience with Special Access Required customer programs. · Experience with agreements for different types of facilities management and other base support services. · Northern Virginia area · Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Ivalua, CostPoint or Deltek) · Experience negotiating terms and conditions. · Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.

Original Posting:

June 16, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.