Contracts Manager in Chesterfield

Contracts Manager in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Full-Time 92300 - 166850 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage contracts for critical Intelligence Community missions and provide strategic guidance.
  • Company: Join Leidos, a leader in innovative solutions for government and commercial customers.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, health and wellness programs, paid leave, and retirement options.
  • Other info: Collaborate with top professionals and support vital Intelligence Community initiatives.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on U.S. security while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: BA degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years in contract management.

The predicted salary is between 92300 - 166850 £ per year.

Are you ready to apply your contracts expertise to some of the Intelligence Community's most critical missions? Leidos is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our Solutions Business Area within the Intelligence Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with business leaders, program teams, and Intelligence Community customers to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen security.

As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Intelligence Community programs and captures. You will serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic contractual guidance throughout the entire contract lifecycle—from proposal development through contract negotiation, administration, and closeout. You will work closely with program management, business development, finance, legal, procurement, and executive leadership to help drive mission success while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contractual advisor to assigned programs, captures, and business leaders.
  • Provide strategic guidance on contractual risk, compliance, negotiation strategies, and business decision‑making.
  • Support growth initiatives by advising capture and proposal teams on acquisition strategies, solicitation requirements, and contractual approaches.
  • Lead negotiations and administration of contracts, modifications, teaming agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and other business arrangements.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with government customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex contractual matters and achieve business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, company policies, FAR/DFAR regulations, and customer‑specific acquisition policies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance overall business performance across the portfolio.

What You Bring

  • Requires a BA degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience providing cradle‑to‑grave contract administration and management support for U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal support including experience with a variety contract types, advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR and the emerging Federal acquisition environment.
  • Must be able to appropriately prioritize work activities and have experience leading the review and analysis of RFPs, the preparation of compliant and complete Contracts Volumes, and OCI Plans.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to work in fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities and demonstrated success in identifying and managing risks in support of achievement of business goals.
  • Strategic thinker with advanced‑level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiations.
  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers and programs and an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph required.

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community agencies, programs, and acquisition organizations.
  • Knowledge of IC‑specific acquisition regulations, policies, and contracting practices.
  • Formal contracts training, certification, or professional development coursework (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting large captures, strategic pursuits, and proposal efforts.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex contractual issues and business agreements.
  • Experience working in highly classified environments and supporting sensitive security programs.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Leidos and become part of a team that delivers innovative solutions to some of the nation's most important security challenges. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside exceptional professionals, support critical Intelligence Community missions, and grow your career in one of the most dynamic areas of government contracting.

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We think you need these skills to ace Contracts Manager in Chesterfield

Contracts Administration
Negotiation Skills
Compliance Knowledge
Risk Management
Strategic Guidance
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills