Manager, Global Supply Chain

Leidos

. Manage a team of Subcontracts professionals and provide strategic leadership .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing subcontracts within a government-approved purchasing system, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and federal agency requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate strategic agreements, and align subcontract outcomes with organizational objectives.

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Subcontract ManagementFAR/DFARS KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipCPSR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Subcontract AwardingProposal DevelopmentRisk MitigationSupplier Strategy IntegrationProject Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsDeltek CostpointIvalua

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPCCFCMISMAPICSPMI PMP

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryFederal ProgramsAerospaceCyber ReadinessProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of Subcontracts professionals and provide strategic leadership
Act as a key interface between Leidos management and senior Contracts and Global Supply Chain management
Serve as the primary liaison between subcontractors and multiple programs
Contractually manage agreements of various types, typically of high dollar value, risk, and complexity
Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Growth, and Business Development
Directly manage subcontracts on select programs when needed
Support special projects and corporate initiatives
Align subcontract outcomes with program, business area, and sector objectives
Manage team workload, assign work, set expectations, hold staff accountable, oversee work quality, conduct performance reviews, and develop team members
Apply federal subcontracting knowledge and ensure compliance with prime customer requirements and commitments
Lead negotiations and execution of strategic long-term supplier agreements
Integrate supplier strategies into capture, proposal, and program lifecycles
Identify and mitigate complex issues and risks for the subcontract portfolio
Translate supplier data into executive-ready insights, recommendations, and action plans
Report directly to the Director, Global Supply Chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience
Generally has 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government-approved purchasing system (CPSR)
Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFARS, other Federal agency requirements, and small business participation
Negotiating skills to maximize organizational return, minimize risk, and improve price and terms and conditions position
Track record managing various subcontract types and interfacing with internal customers, functional support staff, and suppliers
Experience independently leading the subcontracts portion of proposal efforts
Organizational skills to manage concurrent projects and prioritize subcontract management actions
Ability to communicate clearly and present status updates and issues to senior management, internal partners, and suppliers
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoW security clearance
US citizenship
Preferred: Experience supporting Department of Defense and Federal programs, programs of record, capture pursuits, and proposal development for large government acquisitions in the Defense/Aerospace industry
Preferred: Working knowledge of CPSR compliance, NIST SP 800-171, and cyber/supplier readiness requirements
Preferred: Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies
Preferred: CPSM, CPC, CFCM, ISM, APICS, PMI PMP, or other relevant professional certification
Preferred: Experience with RF, electronic warfare, missile, radar, SATCOM, aviation, space, manufacturing, or advanced defense technology supply chains
Preferred: Experience building strong supplier relationships
Preferred: Experience supervising or leading teams
Preferred: Working experience with ERP systems, ideally Deltek Costpoint and other procurement systems such as Ivalua

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel may be required for in-person engagements with internal customers and suppliers across multiple Leidos sites
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreement, and other law