Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support the Defense Sector across full procurement activities, including NDA and Teaming Agreement negotiations, solicitation package prep, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals. You will perform price and cost analysis, negotiate pricing and terms, and administer subcontracts through closeout.

The role emphasizes results in a fast-paced environment, interfacing with Program Management, Contracts, Finance, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with subcontract negotiation and administration.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Experience with NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and solicitations.

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos requirements.
• Negotiates NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements as assigned.
• Evaluates supplier proposal responses for compliance, completeness, pricing, and alignment with solicitation requirements.
• Conducts price and cost analysis and develops supporting documentation for subcontract awards and modifications.
• Participates in negotiations of pricing and terms and conditions with subcontractors and takes increasing ownership of assigned negotiations.
• Administers subcontracts of various types, values, and levels of complexity throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves routine to moderately complex subcontract issues and makes recommendations to management when escalation is appropriate.
• Acts as a primary interface between subcontractors and supported programs for assigned subcontract-related issues.

Skills

Subcontracting

Procurement

Contracts

Negotiation

Proposal support

Price/cost analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Costpoint

Deltek

iValua

Job description

Description

The Defense Sector of Leidos is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support our Kinetic Effects and Space Business Areas. 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 will support activities across the full procurement cycle, including negotiation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements, preparation of solicitation packages, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price and cost analysis, negotiation of pricing and terms and conditions, subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities. Subcontracts will primarily support federal programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates and manages moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos requirements.
• Negotiates NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements as assigned.
• Evaluates supplier proposal responses for compliance, completeness, pricing, and alignment with solicitation requirements.
• Conducts price and cost analysis and develops supporting documentation for subcontract awards and modifications.
• Participates in negotiations of pricing and terms and conditions with subcontractors and takes increasing ownership of assigned negotiations.
• Administers subcontracts of various types, values, and levels of complexity throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves routine to moderately complex subcontract issues and makes recommendations to management when escalation is appropriate.
• Acts as a primary interface between subcontractors and supported programs for assigned subcontract-related issues.
• Regularly interacts with Program Management, Contracts, Project Controls, Finance, Business Development, and other functional organizations, as required.
• Identifies subcontract, schedule, cost, performance, and other business risks and supports development of appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Supports proposal activities, including subcontractor solicitations, proposal evaluations, price analysis, negotiations, and subcontract-related proposal documentation.
• Maintains accurate subcontract documentation and files in accordance with Leidos policies, procedures, and applicable Government requirements.
• Performs subcontract closeout activities.
• Builds effective working relationships with subcontractor representatives and internal stakeholders and works issues to timely resolution.
• Manages multiple priorities and assigned actions in a fast-paced environment while meeting established deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts, or related functions, with particular emphasis on subcontract negotiation and administration.
• Experience managing a variety of subcontract types and working with internal customers, functional support organizations, and suppliers.
• Proposal support experience.
• Experience conducting or supporting price and cost analysis.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
• Strong organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and subcontractors to support program and business objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal Government programs.
• Experience with hardware, engineering services, or other technically complex subcontract requirements.
• Experience with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Time-and-Materials (T&M) subcontracts.
• Experience negotiating subcontract terms and conditions and resolving contractual issues with suppliers.
• Experience with automated purchasing systems, preferably Costpoint, Deltek, or iValua.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• CPSM, CPCM, CFCM, ISM, APICS, PMI PMP, or other relevant professional certification(s).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

September 8, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote