Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Lead, Subcontracts Management to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the Defense Sector. This role will lead full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities supporting primarily US Government programs which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. This role will support the Decision Advantage Business Area portfolio which includes a wide array of programs across the Department of War.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in Supply Chain as they interface with Leidos management, senior management of suppliers, and to more junior Supply Chain personnel. The candidate will be the primary interface between subcontractors and the program for the contractual management of agreements of various types typically of a high dollar value, risk, creativity and complexity, and will interact with other functional areas (e.g., contracts, project control, finance, growth, etc.) to complete the necessary activities for the portfolio they’re assigned. They will be expected to align subcontract outcomes to those of the program and division, to effectively communicate, manage their time, prioritize actions, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and detail-oriented who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Primary Responsibilities
The position requires the use of business acumen, the demonstration of sound judgement, and a thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting and experience providing creative solutions to business and program requirements. While not an exhaustive list, activities in the subcontracting process that are responsibilities of this role are: crafting teaming strategy and leading proposal activities, subcontract award, and post-award management (e.g., subcontract modifications, risk identification & mitigation, issue resolution, internal reporting, closeout activities, etc.). Further, the position will be expected to identify and resolve complex issues on assigned subcontracts and make recommendations for mitigation steps to management. The candidate may assist management by reviewing files for compliance and coaching more junior staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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August 20, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While 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 $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.
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 48,000 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.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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