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Contracts Manager

The Intelligence Sector within Leidos has a career opening for a Contracts Manager to support contracts within the Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The ideal candidate will be primarily based out of the office, while also having the ability to travel to or work from the location on an occasional basis, as needed. Seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

The selected candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned to our Cyber & Analytics Business Area and must have experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for FFP, CPAF, CPFF and T&M government contracts; including RFP analysis, hands-on proposal development, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and contract/task order administration and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned to our Cyber & Analytics Business Area.
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various CP, FFP, T&M Government contracts including RFP analysis, hands-on proposal development including the development of terms and conditions, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and contract/task order administration and execution.
• Ensure overall contract compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Collaborate closely with program teams by working onsite with them at least two days per week.
• Multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Lead the review and analysis of RFP's, prepare compliant and cost/price proposals, and represent Leidos's interests during negotiations and contract administration.
• Frequently interact with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, management and external and internal customers (including company executives).
• Identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Requires a BA degree and 6+ or more years of prior relevant experience; or a Masters with 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• General experience in Contract Administration may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting:
  Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts.
• Must have the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple contractual activities with a short turn-around time, and work independently as well as part of a Team.
• Must have proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• The Candidate must be proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in compliance with Leidos policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of IC Acquisitions and Regulations
• Completion of formal contracting coursework or certification.
• Success in supporting large capture teams for complicated multi-year programs.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex contractual issues on active contracts.