Contract Manager
h3Job Description /h3 h3Description /h3 h3Contracts Manager
- Solutions /h3 pAre you ready to apply your contracts expertise to some of the Intelligence Community's most critical missions? Leidos is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with business leaders, program teams, and Intelligence Community customers to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen security. /p pThe location for this position is Chantilly, VA, with St. p h3Why This Role Matters /h3 pAs a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and captures. You will serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic contractual guidance throughout the entire contract lifecycle—from proposal development through contract negotiation, administration, and closeout. /p pYou will work closely with program management, business development, finance, legal, procurement, and executive leadership to help drive mission success while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. /p h3What Makes This Opportunity Unique /h3 ul libMission Impact: /b Support programs and initiatives that directly contribute to U.li libStrategic Partnership: /b Collaborate with business leaders and program teams to shape acquisition strategies and contractual approaches. /li libComplex Challenges: /b Manage a portfolio of sophisticated government contracts across multiple contract types and customers. /li libProfessional Growth: /b Expand your expertise while working alongside experienced contracts professionals and business leaders. /li libInnovation and Collaboration: /b Help drive effective business solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
/li /ul h3Primary Responsibilities /h3 pAs a Contracts Manager, you will serve as a strategic business partner to program managers, capture leaders, and senior business leadership for a portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and pursuits. Beyond contract administration, you will provide thoughtful contractual guidance that helps leaders make informed business decisions, manage risk, strengthen customer relationships, and pursue growth opportunities with confidence. /p pSuccess in this role requires balancing mission objectives, customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and business goals. You will be expected to anticipate contractual challenges, identify creative and compliant solutions, and influence outcomes through collaboration with internal stakeholders and government customers. The ideal candidate is someone who can translate complex contractual issues into practical business advice and become a trusted advisor to both leadership and program teams. /p ul liServe as the primary contractual advisor to assigned programs, captures, and business leaders. /li liProvide strategic guidance on contractual risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and business decision-making. /li liSupport growth initiatives by advising capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies, solicitation requirements, and contractual approaches. /li liLead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications,
teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business arrangements. /li liBuild and maintain strong working relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders. /li liPartner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex contractual matters and achieve business objectives. /li liEnsure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, company policies, FAR/DFAR regulations, and customer-specific acquisition policies. /li liIdentify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul libEducational Foundation /b: Requires a BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. /li /ul ul libContracts Expertise /b: Demonstrated experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration and management support for U.
Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support including experience with a variety contract types, advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR and the emerging Federal acquisition environment. /li /ul ul libLeadership Excellence /b: Must be able to appropriately prioritize work activities and have experience leading the review and analysis of RFP's, the preparation of compliant and complete Contracts Volumes, and OCI Plans. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. /li /ul ul libAgility Collaboration /b: Proven ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and demonstrated success in identifying and managing risks in support of achievement of business goals. Candidate will spend time co-located with program
- Solutions /h3 pAre you ready to apply your contracts expertise to some of the Intelligence Community's most critical missions? Leidos is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with business leaders, program teams, and Intelligence Community customers to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen security. /p pThe location for this position is Chantilly, VA, with St. p h3Why This Role Matters /h3 pAs a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and captures. You will serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic contractual guidance throughout the entire contract lifecycle—from proposal development through contract negotiation, administration, and closeout. /p pYou will work closely with program management, business development, finance, legal, procurement, and executive leadership to help drive mission success while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. /p h3What Makes This Opportunity Unique /h3 ul libMission Impact: /b Support programs and initiatives that directly contribute to U.li libStrategic Partnership: /b Collaborate with business leaders and program teams to shape acquisition strategies and contractual approaches. /li libComplex Challenges: /b Manage a portfolio of sophisticated government contracts across multiple contract types and customers. /li libProfessional Growth: /b Expand your expertise while working alongside experienced contracts professionals and business leaders. /li libInnovation and Collaboration: /b Help drive effective business solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
/li /ul h3Primary Responsibilities /h3 pAs a Contracts Manager, you will serve as a strategic business partner to program managers, capture leaders, and senior business leadership for a portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and pursuits. Beyond contract administration, you will provide thoughtful contractual guidance that helps leaders make informed business decisions, manage risk, strengthen customer relationships, and pursue growth opportunities with confidence. /p pSuccess in this role requires balancing mission objectives, customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and business goals. You will be expected to anticipate contractual challenges, identify creative and compliant solutions, and influence outcomes through collaboration with internal stakeholders and government customers. The ideal candidate is someone who can translate complex contractual issues into practical business advice and become a trusted advisor to both leadership and program teams. /p ul liServe as the primary contractual advisor to assigned programs, captures, and business leaders. /li liProvide strategic guidance on contractual risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and business decision-making. /li liSupport growth initiatives by advising capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies, solicitation requirements, and contractual approaches. /li liLead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications,
teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business arrangements. /li liBuild and maintain strong working relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders. /li liPartner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex contractual matters and achieve business objectives. /li liEnsure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, company policies, FAR/DFAR regulations, and customer-specific acquisition policies. /li liIdentify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul libEducational Foundation /b: Requires a BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. /li /ul ul libContracts Expertise /b: Demonstrated experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration and management support for U.
Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support including experience with a variety contract types, advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR and the emerging Federal acquisition environment. /li /ul ul libLeadership Excellence /b: Must be able to appropriately prioritize work activities and have experience leading the review and analysis of RFP's, the preparation of compliant and complete Contracts Volumes, and OCI Plans. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. /li /ul ul libAgility Collaboration /b: Proven ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and demonstrated success in identifying and managing risks in support of achievement of business goals. Candidate will spend time co-located with program