Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Leidos

Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager on the Analysis Solutions Business Area contracts team within the Intelligence Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills, clearance, and experience to support the research, development, and production of cutting‑edge technology to protect our warfighters and the country. The selected candidate will report to the Contracts Director and support all contract management activities for a diverse portfolio of contracts.

• Significant experience providing cradle‑to‑grave contract administration support for various CP, FFP, T&M Government contracts including RFP analysis, hands‑on proposal development and review, the development of terms and conditions, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, strategic contract negotiation, and contract/task order administration and execution.
• Overall contract compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws. Work independently and as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of contracts.
• Multi‑task and prioritize work activities in a fast‑paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Interact (written, oral, and face‑to‑face) with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and external and internal customers.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions for Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs) and licenses as required.
• Participate in the review and analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to identify and mitigate contract risks.

• BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively a Master’s or Juris Doctor degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of Government regulations (FAR / DFARS) and all contract types:
  Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts.
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound business decisions, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn‑around time, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills, and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures.
• Position based in Reston or Chantilly, Virginia. Hybrid work may be considered (some time in office and some time remote).

U.S. Citizen with a Final TS/SCI Clearance (and ability to maintain it).

$92,300.00 – $

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Compensation packages include competitive salary, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available at

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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