Contracts Director

Shape the Future of National Security: Director of Contracts – Mission SolutionsAre you ready to lead at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security? Leidos is seeking a visionary Director of Contracts to drive our Mission Solutions Business Area within the Intel Sector—where innovation meets mission-critical impact.Why This Role MattersAs Director of Contracts, you'll be at the strategic heart of our organization, orchestrating complex relationships that directly support our nation's intelligence community. You'll lead a dynamic team of contracts professionals while partnering with senior executives, government officials, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that protect and advance national security interests.Your MissionReporting to the Sector Vice President of Contracts & Supply Chain, you'll serve as the primary strategic advisor to our Business Area leadership while managing both talent and budget across the organization. This isn't just contract management, it's relationship building, risk mitigation, and strategic partnership development at the highest levels.What Makes This Opportunity UniqueStrategic Impact: Interface directly with Intelligence Community leaders and Leidos executive leadershipInnovation Leadership: Leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to revolutionize contract processesDiverse Partnerships: Collaborate across Business Development, Program Execution, Legal, Finance, and HRProfessional Growth: Lead and develop a team of contracts professionals while advancing your own careerMission-Critical Work: Support programs that directly impact national security and intelligence operationsKey Leadership ResponsibilitiesStrategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain key partnerships within the Intelligence CommunityTeam Development: Lead recruitment, career development, and performance management for your contracts organizationInnovation & Process Excellence: Drive compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other regulatory requirements while implementing cutting-edge solutionsCross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with functional leads to resolve complex contractual challengesPerformance Accountability: Deliver results in proposal win-rates, cost savings, compliance, and risk managementWhat You BringEducational Foundation: Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or Master's with 10+ yearsContracts Expertise: Deep knowledge of government contracts, subcontracts, and proposal supportLeadership Excellence: Minimum 4 years of team leadership experience with proven ability to develop talentNegotiation Mastery: Expert-level skills in complex terms and conditions negotiationsRegulatory Knowledge: Working expertise in FAR/DFAR, OTAs, CRADAs, and commercial agreementsSecurity Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph requiredPreferred Qualifications That Set You ApartIntelligence Community acquisitions expertiseFormal contracting certificationsLarge capture team leadership experienceAI implementation experience in contract processesGovernment or corporate procurement backgroundReady to Lead?Join a team where your expertise directly contributes to national security while advancing your career in one of the most dynamic sectors in government contracting. At Leidos, you'll have the resources, support, and mission focus to make a lasting impact.Your next strategic leadership opportunity awaits.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:August 14, 2026For 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 $139,100.00 - $251,450.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VAType: Full time