Lead Subcontracts Management

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Experience negotiating terms and conditions
  • Proven track record managing various subcontract types
  • Strong organizational, written, critical thinking, and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
  • Advanced knowledge of FAR and DFAR.

Responsibilities

  • Create subcontract solicitations based on customer requirements
  • Analyze and estimate price proposals
  • Negotiate terms, specifications, and provisions with subcontractors
  • Communicate with external parties and internal team members
  • Coach junior staff on policies and best practices
  • Demonstrate business acumen with a focus on contract impacts
  • Establish strong relationships with suppliers for problem resolution.

Benefits

  • 95% telework option
  • Supportive work environment that values employee input
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to state-of-the-art technology and systems
  • Involvement in high-value, dynamic projects that require creativity and problem-solving.
Full Job Description

The Intel Sector, National Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a Lead Subcontracts Management to support its programs and proposals. This role will lead full life cycle (7cradle-to-grave8) subcontract management activities for multiple Federal Defense programs.

In this position, the Lead Subcontracts Management specialist will manage overall subcontract compliance for the programs in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. The Lead Subcontracts Management specialist is an integral part of the program team who is responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering subcontract agreements and acquisition aspects in new business proposals of high dollar value, risk, creativity and complexity. The position requires a thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting, and experience in providing creative solutions to business and program requirements.

In addition, the position requires ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and team building techniques in a diverse and dynamic environment. The employee has latitude to make moderate adjustments commensurate with the area of responsibility. The position requires day-to-day interface with Leidos management and staff as well as senior management of suppliers, team members and subcontractors. The employee will lead and /or assist in new business proposals. The ability to work a high volume of relatively complex work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create subcontract solicitations from customer requirements and/or solicitations after analyzing which requirements flow down from the prime;
  • Analyze and estimate price proposals utilizing various cost and price analysis techniques; and
  • Negotiate terms and conditions, specifications/statement of work, price, date of delivery and other contractual and licensing provisions with subcontractors. Has the ability to identify relatively complex problems and risks related to terms and conditions and make recommendations for appropriate mitigation steps.
  • Will communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, etc.) and internal team members from other functions supporting the same division(s) or program(s).
  • Will assist management by coaching more junior staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Demonstrates business acumen, and has a general understanding of the impacts of contract and proposal activities on other functions within the organization.
  • Demonstrates the value of the function with interactions with internal customers and external suppliers, operating with a customer service-oriented perspective that continually seeks to improve business results consistent with organizational core values, such as:
    • Demonstrating negotiation skills used to maximize Leidos6 return and minimize our risk; and
    • Establishing strong, positive relationships with suppliers that can be leveraged to assist in problem resolution.

This position can be up to 95% telework.

Basic Qualifications

Typical Education & Experience:

  • Requires a BA degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must be US Citizen.
  • Experience negotiating terms and conditions
  • Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
  • Strong organizational, written, critical thinking and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of the FAR and DFAR.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel and Word)
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly or ability to obtain
  • Experience with Special Access Required customer programs.
  • Experience with agreements for different types of facilities management and other base support services.
  • Northern Virginia area
  • Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua)

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Original Posting:
August 14, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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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