Contracts Manager, Digital Modernization

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Digital Modernization Sector. This is an opportunity to apply skills across a diverse portfolio of programs with significant visibility throughout the Corporation. The selected candidate will report to a Director of Contracts within the Digital Modernization Sector and will support contract management, proposal development, and related activities for a portfolio within a Business Area.

This is an individual contributor role. The position is eligible for partial telework; however, the supporting Business Area is located in Reston, VA. Candidates must be in the Northern Virginia, District of Columbia or Southern Maryland areas due to requirement to attend face‑to‑face meetings with customers on a recurring basis.

The Contracts Manager serves as the primary interface between the company and customer contracts personnel, providing strategic oversight and administration of contractual activities across assigned programs and projects. This role supports proposal development and review, monitors contract performance, participates in negotiations, resolves contractual and performance‑related issues, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.

Provide guidance and support to business counterparts and less experienced contracts staff.

Collaborate regularly with program management, finance, project controls, business development, legal, and customer representatives as required.

Develop, review, and manage contract and subcontract documentation, including flow‑down requirements, to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk and liability.

Support internal and external audits, reviews, and data requests from stakeholders and customers.

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting:
  Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) 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.
• Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication and presentation skills. Ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures.
• Excellent negotiation skills, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with executive management and staff regarding contract issues with high degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

• U.S. Citizenship and currently possess Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Prior experience managing Department of Defense/Department of War contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.