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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Contracts Manager

Leidos Reston, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

Shape the Future of National Security as a Contracts Manager at Leidos

We are seeking an innovative Contracts Manager to support our Analysis Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in providing governance, contracts proposal lead, contract administration, compliance oversight, customer relationship management, and contract risk management across a dynamic portfolio of programs supporting critical national security missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide governance and oversight for contracts and proposals
  • Lead contract negotiations and manage contract administration
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
  • Manage customer relationships and provide expert guidance
  • Leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to revolutionize contract processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years
  • Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support
  • Strong business acumen and ability to make sound business judgments
  • Expert-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations
  • Working expertise in FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreements
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intelligence Community acquisitions expertise
  • Formal contracting certifications
  • Large capture team experience
  • AI implementation experience in contract processes
  • Government or corporate procurement background

Location This is a hybrid position working at customer sites in Northern, VA, Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD. Must be comfortable working at a customer site a minimum of two (2) days a week and traveling to meetings as needed.

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Skills

Required

  • government contracts
  • subcontracts
  • proposal support
  • FAR/DFAR
  • OTAs
  • CRADAs
  • commercial agreements
  • Top Secret/SCI

Nice to have

  • Intelligence Community acquisitions expertise
  • formal contracting certifications
  • large capture team experience
  • AI implementation experience
  • government or corporate procurement background

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Reston-VA/Contracts-Manager_R-00192639-1

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