**Description** ***While the individual does not need to be in an office 100% of the time, the candidate needs to be accessible to offices in Northern Virginia for meetings with internal customers and access to SCIFs at least once a month or as necessary to support requirements.*** 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 Director, Global Supply Chain, Subcontracts to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the National Security Sector. This role will lead a team responsible for the full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities supporting primarily US Government programs which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. Initially, this role will support the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area whose mission is to accelerate production, integration, and analysis of multi-domain mission data to deliver a decisive edge for customers engaged in intelligence operations and combat support. As a subject matter expert, the successful candidate will manage a team of Subcontracts professionals, providing strategic leadership in Supply Chain and acting as a key interface between Leidos management and senior supplier management. The team will serve as the primary liaison between subcontractors and the program, contractually managing agreements of various types (i.e., typically of a high dollar value, risk, and complexity). This role will require close collaboration with other functions, such as contracts, project control, finance, growth, to ensure the successful execution of the assigned portfolio. They will be responsible for the subcontracts portion of the pursuit of high priority captures and the resolution of the most complex subcontract problems. They will be expected to align subcontract outcomes with program and division objectives, communicate effectively, manage their time efficiently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and demonstrate attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, capable of working independently, and willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure the success of both their team and their individual contributions. Primary Responsibilities The position requires the use of business acumen, the demonstration of sound judgement, and a thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting and experience providing creative solutions to business and program requirements. While not an exhaustive list, activities in the subcontracting process that are responsibilities of this role are: crafting teaming strategy and leading proposal activities and reviews, subcontract award, and post-award management (e.g., subcontract modifications, risk identification & mitigation, issue resolution, internal reporting, closeout activities, etc.). Further, the position will be expected to identify and resolve complex issues on assigned subcontracts and make recommendations for mitigation steps to management. Will review files for compliance and coaching staff on policies, procedures, and best practices. As a manager, this position will be responsible for making assignments and setting clear expectations, holding staff accountable to commitments and goals, overseeing the quality of work under their responsibility, conducting performance reviews, developing and encouraging their team to perform at a high level. Basic Qualifications + Typically requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Generally has 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects. + Must be US Citizen. + Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government approved purchasing system including an advanced knowledge of the requirements of the FAR and DFARS + Successful track record of using negotiating skills to maximize organizational return, minimize risk, improve price, and terms and conditions position + Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with senior leadership and the senior leadership of suppliers. + Experience independently leading the subcontracts portion of proposal efforts including crafting teaming and/or Supply Chain strategy. + Must have the organizational skills to manage concurrent projects and possess the business acumen to appropriately prioritize actions and deal effectively with subcontract management issues of the highest complexity through resolution. + Experience building strong supplier relationships that can be leveraged to assist in future issue resolution. + Must be able to clearly communicate, including presenting status updates and issues to senior leadership, internal partners, and suppliers Preferred Qualifications + Undergraduate degree preference: Supply Chain Management or Business Administration + Experience managing and developing a team of 5 – 7 people + Ability to develop and contribute to the execution of long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives + Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua) **Original Posting:** July 21, 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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00 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. \#Remote REQNUMBER: R-00163011 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.