Contracts Manager

Leidos Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Intelligence Sector in Columbia MD. Seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned to our Cyber & Analytics Business Area and must have experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for FFP CPAF CPFF and T&M government contracts; including RFP analysis hands-on proposal development coordination of appropriate internal reviews contract negotiation and contract/task order administration and execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Intelligence Sector within Leidos has a career opening for a Contract Manager to support contracts within the Cyber & Analytics Business Area.
• The candidate should have progressive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for various CP FFP T&M Government contracts including RFP analysis hands-on proposal development including the development of terms and conditions coordination of appropriate internal reviews 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 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.
• Ability to lead the review and analysis of RFPs prepare compliant and cost/price proposals and represent Leidoss interests during negotiations and contract administration.
• Multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Frequently interact with other contracts and procurement staff functional peers management and external and internal customers (including company executives).
• Candidate will spend time co-located with program teams supported.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks as well as coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with Leidos policy and procedures. Lead the review and analysis of RFPs review and negotiate Teaming Agreements NDAs and licenses as required prepare compliant and complete Contracts Volumes and OCI Plans and represent Leidos interests during negotiations and contract administration.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience; or a Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• General experience in Contract Administration may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting: Fixed Price (FP) Time & Material (T&M) Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts.
• 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.
• Must have proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
• The Candidate must be proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and Outlook.
• Must have demonstrated excellence in interpersonal analytical communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in compliance with Leidos policies and procedures.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IC Acquisitions and Regulations
• Completion of formal contracting coursework or certification.
• Success in supporting large capture teams for complicated multi-year programs.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex contractual issues on active contracts.

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