Job Description

Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Kinetics Effects Business Area within the Defense Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the development and production of cutting-edge technology to protect our warfighters. The selected candidate will report to the Contracts Director and support all contract management activities for a diverse portfolio of contracts.

Individual contributor role. The position will require a security clearance and at least 10% on onsite support mostly in the Huntsville, AL area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The candidate should have significant experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various Cost Plus (CP), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M) Government contracts including Request for Proposal (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.
• Candidate will be responsible for overall contract compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws. Candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of post award contracts.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• The candidate will frequently interact (written, oral, and face-to-face) with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and external and internal customers.

• Scope of work includes reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements (TAs), verifying new opportunities do not pose an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCIs) and negotiating various licenses as required.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, may have 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.
• The Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• The Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills to include well developed analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Additionally, the person should be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos’ policy and procedures.
• Travel may be required. The candidate must be willing to travel to Huntsville, AL or other locations to engage in key internal and external meetings on a periodic basis.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be eligible to receive Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large IDIQs and multiple active task orders directly with the U.S. Government
• Experience with commercial contracts on the selling side
• A Secret security clearance, with willingness to pursue a TS-SCI

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Original Posting:

August 5, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.