Senior Contracts Manager job opportunity at Leidos.



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Leidos Senior Contracts Manager
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The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join our Air Traffic Business Area in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who wants to work at the intersection of mission, innovation and operational excellence; supporting programs that keep air travel safe and moving across the Nation and globally. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic work environment, brings energy and curiosity to complex challenges and is eager to be a trusted problem solver on high-visibility programs. The selected candidate will deliver end to end contract administration support for FFP, CPFF, and T&M government contracts, playing a hands on role throughout the contract lifecycle. Responsibilities include RFP analysis, risk assessment and mitigation, proposal development, coordination of internal reviews, contract negotiations and ongoing contract and task order execution. Success in this role requires agility, collaboration and a proactive mindset focused on anticipating challenges and driving smart, actionable solutions. Primary Responsibilities Serve as a contracts subject matter expert supporting FAA programs across multiple contract types and provide strategic guidance to program and business leadership. Lead high-visibility programs and proposal efforts, including RFP analysis, risk identification and mitigation, hands on proposal development, support internal reviews and contract negotiation. Proactively identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks. Lead required reviews and ensure compliance in accordance with company policies. Act as a forward-leaning problem solver who can recommend practical solutions and influence outcomes that support strategic program goals and business results. Effectively prioritize and manage competing activities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and Government counterparts, serving as a trusted advisor on contractual matters. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the FAA Contracting Officials to ensure responsiveness to customer needs and successful contract execution. Ensure overall contract compliance with assigned programs in accordance with contractual requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations while operating with a high degree of independence in a dynamic work environment. Basic Qualifications BA degree + 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Masters degree + 10 or more years of relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of various contract types (e.g., T&M, FFP, and Cost Plus). Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions. Exceptional interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers; proven history of building a team environment, fostering communication, listening to staff concerns, and reconciling internal issues or differences. Vast experience managing large contracts, IDIQs, Risk Analysis, Negotiating, briefing information, strategic mindset, effectively collaborating across functions, redlining various agreements. A background in the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) is highly desired in addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). 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. The Candidate must be proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a Public Trust Clearance. Local travel for Customer meetings might be required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with FAA Acquisitions and Regulations desired Success in supporting large capture teams. Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing complex contractual matters. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 11, 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: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 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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