Strategic National Security Contracts Leader (Hybrid)

Leidos; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the Mission Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector, combining cutting-edge technology with national security. This role focuses on governance, contract administration, proposals, and risk management across a portfolio of critical programs, with emphasis on strategic customer engagement.

The position requires 12+ years of experience (or 10+ with a Master's), deep government contracting knowledge, and active Top Secret/Sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10+ years.
• Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support
• Ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time
• Expert-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreements
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, contracts proposal lead, contract administration
• Compliance oversight and contract risk management across programs
• Customer relationship management and cross-functional partnership
• Influence decisions at all organizational levels and manage risk

Skills

Contracts Expertise

Negotiation Mastery

Regulatory Knowledge

Security Clearance

Intelligence Community acquisitions

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years

Master’s degree + 10+ years

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support the Mission Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector, combining cutting-edge technology with national security. This role focuses on governance, contract administration, proposals, and risk management across a portfolio of critical programs, with emphasis on strategic customer engagement.

The position requires 12+ years of experience (or 10+ with a Master's), deep government contracting knowledge, and active Top Secret/Sensitive