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Contracts Manager

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services to government and commercial customers.

Leidos

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 90k-162k USD

United States only

The Federal Civilian IT Business Area has an immediate opportunity for a Contracts Manager

to join our team supporting various Federal Civilian Agencies to include DOJ, GAO, NOAA, NRC and various other agencies. Seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will report to the Senior Contracts Team Manager and support contract management activities and proposal support activities in support of a diverse portfolio of contracts.

The Contracts Manager will provide overall contract compliance in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws. Candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of Federal Civilian Agencies.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals, monitoring major contracts, lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and associated mitigations, ensure compliance with Leidos policies, procedures as well as government and contract requirements.
  • Portfolio will be primarily federal contracts but may also include municipal and commercial contracts.
  • Provide advice and counsel to Division counterparts and less experienced Contracts staff.
  • Regularly interact with programs, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers as required.
  • Attend early capture sessions to determine specific information and requirements in order to apply the correct contracts skills, techniques, methods and resources for the group thus meeting Leidos’ as well as the customer’s expectations and objectives.
  • Develop or review prime contract flowdown documents to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements and to minimize company liability
  • Support internal/external audit activities as well as data request from internal / external customers.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience.
  • Prefer bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, Finance, or a related field.
  • Expert knowledge within government contracts arena with particular emphasis on proposal support.
  • Excellent negotiation skills, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.
  • Must have experience with all contract types and a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with executive management and staff regarding Contracts

issues with high degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

  • Ability to establish relationships internally and within the Leidos community.
  • Experience as Contracts lead on large proposals is required.

- Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

  • Ability to use multiple contracts systems, tools, and invoicing applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working with Federal Civilian customers preferred.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

June 26, 2025

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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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Salary: 90k-162k USD

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About Leidos

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Leidos' story begins in 1969 when Dr. J. Robert Beyster, a visionary scientist, founded Science Applications Incorporated (SAI) in La Jolla, San Diego, California. With a modest investment and a powerful idea, Dr. Beyster embarked on a journey to apply scientific expertise to solve complex problems. The company's early days were marked by a focus on research and engineering, tackling challenges for various government and commercial clients. One of its initial significant projects involved studying radiation-based cancer therapy for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which laid the groundwork for Leidos' future health business. SAI soon expanded its reach, opening an office in Albuquerque to support the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's work on electromagnetic phenomena, a precursor to the company's Physical Science Group.

Throughout the 1980s, the company, then known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), strategically shifted its focus towards national security and defense, solidifying its position as a key government services provider. This era set the stage for substantial growth and diversification. The 1990s saw SAIC continue to expand its offerings and international presence, securing its first major global contract with the Kuwaiti Defense Forces. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when SAIC underwent a significant transformation, splitting into two independent, publicly traded companies: a new company retaining the SAIC name and the original company, which was rebranded as Leidos (a name derived from 'kaleidoscope'). Leidos, as the legal successor to the original SAIC, inherited its pre-2013 stock price and corporate filing history and established its new headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This strategic move allowed Leidos to sharpen its focus on national security, health, and engineering solutions. Another major milestone occurred in August 2016 when Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business, a landmark transaction that created the defense industry's largest IT services provider and significantly expanded Leidos' capabilities and market share. Today, Leidos stands as a Fortune 500® global science and technology leader, employing approximately 47,000 people worldwide and generating billions in annual revenue, committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation and technology.

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