Strategic IC Contracts Manager — Solutions

Energy Jobline ZR; Burke (VT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Chantilly, VA (with St. Louis, MO as an alternate work location) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area in the Intelligence Sector. This role partners with program teams and IC customers to deliver innovative contractual solutions across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has extensive cradle-to-grave contract administration experience for U.S. Government contracts, deep FAR/DFAR knowledge, and demonstrated leadership in high-stakes negotiations

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community agencies, programs, and acquisition organizations.
• Knowledge of IC-specific regulations, policies, and contracting practices.
• Formal contracts training, certification, or professional development coursework (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting large captures, strategic pursuits, and proposal efforts.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contractual issues and business agreements.
• Experience working in highly classified environments and supporting sensitive security programs.

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, solicitation requirements, and contractual approaches.
• Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business arrangements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex contractual matters and achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, company policies, FAR/DFAR regulations, and customer-specific acquisition policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

BA degree + 8+ years experience

Master's degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Job description

Leidos in Chantilly, VA (with St. Louis, MO as an alternate work location) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to support the Solutions Business Area in the Intelligence Sector. This role partners with program teams and IC customers to deliver innovative contractual solutions across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has extensive cradle-to-grave contract administration experience for U.S. Government contracts, deep FAR/DFAR knowledge, and demonstrated leadership in high-stakes negotiations