Description
Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Digital Modernization Sector, specifically within the Navy & Marine Corps Business Area. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills & experience supporting a franchise Leidos program with excellent visibility within the Corporation. The selected candidate will report to the Navy & Marine Corps IT Contracts Director and support contract management and proposal activities for a portfolio component of the Business Area.

This is an individual contributor role. Additionally, this job is posted as Remote however the Business Area is located in Reston, VA and preference may be provided for a local candidate.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals, monitoring major contracts, lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and associated mitigations, ensure compliance with Leidos policies, procedures as well as government and contract requirements.

Portfolio will be primarily federal contracts but may also include municipal and commercial contracts.

Provide advice and counsel to Division counterparts and less experienced Contracts staff.

Regularly interact with programs, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers as required.

Attend early capture sessions to determine specific information and requirements to apply the correct contracts skills, techniques, methods and resources for the group thus meeting Leidos' as well as the customer's expectations and objectives.

Develop or review prime contract flow down documents to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements and to minimize company liability.

Support internal/external audit activities as well as data request from internal / external customers.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience
- Prefer bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, Finance, or a related field
- Expert knowledge within government contracts arena with particular emphasis on proposal support
- Excellent negotiation skills, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
- Must have experience with all contract types and a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with executive management and staff regarding Contracts issues with high degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution
- Ability to establish relationships internally and within the Leidos community
- Experience as Contracts lead on large proposals is required
- Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint
-Ability to use multiple contracts systems, tools, and invoicing applications

Preferred Qualifications

-Prior experience working with Navy & Marine Corps IT contracts
-Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Original Posting Date: 2024-05-01While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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