Description
Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support our Defense
Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills & experience supporting the Aerospace Business
Area. 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 person should be based in the Huntsville, AL area.
Primary Responsibilities
List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.
Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals, monitoring major contracts, recommending and
implementing new solutions to achieve functional objectives, be a critical asset in key negotiations, 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 developing and
maintaining 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 contracting counterparts in order 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 List the “must have” MINIMUM requirements to be considered for the position and ensure minimum quals fall within the minimum Leidos job code requirements. Example: Bachelors’ Degree with 6 years’ of applicable experience or 4 additional years’ of experience in lieu of degree. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. Must have 2+ years JAVA experience. - BA degree + 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Master’s 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 be willing to travel to Huntsville or other alternate locations on a periodic basis.
Preferred Qualifications List additional skills and experience that is “nice to have” but not required. Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Top-Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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