Contracts Manager

Description:

Contracts Manager – National Solutions

Are 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 National 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 national security.

The preferred location for this position is Chantilly, VA, with St. Louis, MO also being an acceptable work location.

Why This Role Matters

As 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.

You 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.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique
 

• Mission Impact: Support programs and initiatives that directly contribute to U.S. national security and Intelligence Community objectives.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders and program teams to shape acquisition strategies and contractual approaches.
• Complex Challenges: Manage a portfolio of sophisticated government contracts across multiple contract types and customers.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise while working alongside experienced contracts professionals and business leaders.
• Innovation and Collaboration: Help drive effective business solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
   

Primary Responsibilities

As 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.

Success 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.

Key Responsibilities Include
 

• 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/DFARS regulations, and customer-specific acquisition policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio.
   

What You Bring
 

• Educational Foundation: Requires a BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience