Description

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

Individual contributor tole. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama with telework available.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals; monitor major contracts; recommend and implement new solutions to achieve functional objectives; be a critical asset in key negotiations; demonstrate ability to resolve multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues as they arise; resolve performance issues; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with Leidos policies, and develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.

Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Must be a consummate team player, routinely interacting with programs, contracts, procurement, finance, project control, legal and export control team members. Proactively engage with Government and industry contracting counterparts to be responsive to customer requirements.

Lead the review and analysis of Request for Proposals (RFPs) in order to identify and mitigate contract risks. Review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, License Agreements and OCI Mitigation Plans.

Basic Qualifications

• BA degree 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Master's or Juris Doctor degree 10 or more years of relevant experience.

• Candidate must have in depth knowledge of all 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.

• Strong 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.

• Experience with Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal instruments a must. Additionally, candidate will have a strong background in Federal Acquisition Regulations.

• Remote performance may be considered. However, candidate must travel to Huntsville or other alternate locations on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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