Strategic Contracts Manager — National Security & AI

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Leidos in the national security space seeks a Contracts Manager to lead governance, contract administration, and risk management across critical programs. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to shape negotiations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or a Master’s with 6+ years), active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, and willingness to travel to customer sites in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years
• Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support
• Expert-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreements

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, contract proposal leadership, and contract administration across programs
• Oversee compliance, risk management, and customer relationship management
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape opportunities and accelerate negotiations
• Serve as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and lead contract challenges and decision-making

Skills

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Job description

Leidos in the national security space seeks a Contracts Manager to lead governance, contract administration, and risk management across critical programs. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to shape negotiations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or a Master’s with 6+ years), active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, and willingness to travel to customer sites in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD for