• Senior Subcontracts Specialist

    Leidos (Columbia, MD)


    Description

    Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our Global Supply Chain organization is seeking an Associate Subcontracts Specialist to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the National Security Sector. This role is the entry point into learning and performing full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities supporting primarily US Government programs. Initially, this role will support a variety of Programs with direct impact to National Security.

     

    In this role, you will manage the overall subcontracting process which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, who can work both independently and as part of a team. They will be the primary interface between subcontractors and the program for the contractual management of agreements typically of a medium-to-high dollar value, risk, creativity and complexity and will interact with other functional areas (e.g., program management, contracts, project control, finance, growth, etc.) to complete the necessary activities for the portfolio they’re assigned.

     

    Primary Responsibilities.

     

    While not an exhaustive list, activities in the subcontracting process that are responsibilities of this role are supporting proposal activities (e.g., negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, preparation of solicitation packages from customer requirements, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiation of price and terms and conditions, etc.) and subcontract award and post-award management (e.g., subcontract modifications, risk identification & mitigation, issue resolution, internal reporting, closeout activities, etc.). The complexity of assignments will increase with demonstrated proficiency, judgement, and business acumen.

     

    Basic Qualifications.

     

    + Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.

    + Must be US Citizen.

    + Must be able to clearly articulate statuses and issues to management, internal partners, and suppliers

     

    Preferred Qualifications.

     

    + Undergraduate degree preference: Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

    + Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government approved purchasing system including a basic knowledge of the requirements of the FAR and DFARS

    + Experience negotiating price and terms and conditions

    + Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua)

     

    Active Security clearance preferred but not required.

     

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

     

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

    Original Posting:

    August 15, 2025

    For U.S. Positions: 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

     

    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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00164702

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.