The Civil Solutions Business Area within the Health and Civil Sector has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Contracts Team Manager to join our team. The Team Manager supervises a team of contracts professionals and oversees the execution of contracts operations for a variety of programs supporting Civil Solutions supporting FAA, NASA, DOE, and International customers. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the Civil Solutions Contracts Director to develop and implement strategies to deliver value to the portfolio and to enhance the performance of the contracts team. The Team Manager will be responsible for cultivating strong customer relationships, supporting the high volume of contract awards across the portfolios, overseeing opportunities for contract growth, as well as managing performance risks. Responsibilities will also include conducting proposal reviews, developing action and mitigation plans, regularly engaging with subordinates, and collaborating with other program functional teams.  

Primary Responsibilities

Leader for team of contracts professionals, including both senior and junior individualsAccountable for supervising contract actions in accordance with company policies and applicable regulationsMentoring and training junior contracts professionalsDemonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with both internal stakeholders and external customersNegotiate and implement solutions to complex contracts problemsManage complex contracts with diverse customers, ensuring appropriate cradle-to-grave contracts administrationIdentify risks and prepare mitigation strategies. Perform and review organizational conflict of interest analyses for solicitationsHandle multiple contract actions with short turn-around times in fast-paced environment.Operate with a customer-service perspective that demonstrates the values of the company and the organization.Exercise sound business judgment in evaluation of contract risks and impacts.Establish strong, positive relationships with customers.

Basic Qualifications

BA degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience or Masters (or higher) with 10 or more years of relevant experience3 or more years of experience in a basic contract’s leadership capacityAdditional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirementsExcellent knowledge of applicable contract regulations and grasp of negotiation techniquesDemonstrated management and leadership skillsStrong business acumen and analytical skillsEffective communication and presentation skillsMulti-tasking and time-management skills with ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environmentAbility to identify and mitigate contract risks and identify and coordinate reviews of appropriate solutions

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Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage a geographically dispersed team of professionalsFederal contracts professional certificationCradle to grave acquisition experience with international commercial contracts

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Original Posting Date:2025-01-15

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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

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.