Senior Contracts Manager

Leidos QTC Health Services, LQTC, is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support our growing Health portfolio. This role is a key leader in contract administration, responsible for managing external client interactions, providing cradle-to-grave contract support, advising junior contract staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, the ability to manage complex contracts, and the capability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Specific expert knowledge includes 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, execution, and closeout. This position serves as the primary interface collaborating and negotiating with Government contracting counterparts on billion-dollar defense / civilian agency acquisition programs in support of managed health services.
• Ability to influence development of solutions that impact strategic program goals and business results, recommend and implements new solutions, processes, policies, standards in support of function and business area strategy and operations and represent Leidos’ interests during negotiations and contract management.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Lean forward, be proactive and be able to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats with external and internal customers, including leadership at various levels.
• Provide hands-on proposal development including the development of terms and conditions, identify risks with associated mitigation strategies, coordinate appropriate internal reviews, lead or assist in key contract negotiations, monitor contract performance, administer contract / task order, and perform closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with LQTC policies, procedures, and federal, state, municipal, and commercial contract requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel to Operations teams and mentor junior contract staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams including programs, legal, finance, project control, and business development.
• Participate in early capture sessions to assess contract requirements and apply appropriate strategies.
• Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions to protect company interests and minimize liability.
• Redline and negotiate teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, and intellectual property terms.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to data requests from customers.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Pay and Benefits

Salary range : $, - $,

The Leidos QTC Health Services 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) : geographic location, 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here :

Leidos QTC Health Services. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.