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SAIC · 1 day ago

Contracts Senior Principal

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

SAIC integrates emerging technology securely and in real-time into mission critical operations. They are seeking a Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals in the Space and Intelligence Business Group, requiring knowledge of government contracts and strategic partnership with stakeholders during contract execution phases.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic interface to customer contacts (Contracting Officers and acquisition specialists), including lead negotiator for proposals supported

Educate various internal and external partners on contracting strategies, marketplace dynamics and competitive strategies; sharing insights to elevate team thinking and communicate trade-off considerations effectively

Possess a strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation and adapting to evolving business landscape

Develop acquisition strategies for emerging technology (e.g., AI, cloud-computing, etc.) including identifying and assessing new technology opportunities, understanding market trends and client landscapes, creating comprehensive acquisition plans, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

Navigate challenges associated with emerging technologies, such as risk management, rapid innovation cycles and evolving standards

Experience with as-a-service models (e.g., Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service)

Strong grasp of methods to mitigate Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements

Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions

Represent organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects

Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Develop solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

Ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives

Support commercial work as well as complex efforts including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) defined delivery efforts

Prepare proposals; negotiate and administer various contract types to include Cost Reimbursable (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and multiple IDIQ/Task Order contracts development; prepare, negotiate, and administer teaming agreements and proprietary information agreements; collection and submission of data for regulatory reporting; and active management of OCI Plans

Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence and build relationships

Exhibit strong negotiation, oral, and written communication skills

Qualification

Contract ManagementGovernment Contracts KnowledgeCost Proposal ExperienceNegotiationRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related business discipline, and 15+ years experience; Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline, and 13+ years experience or JD and 10+ years of experience

US Citizenship Required and an active TS/SCI clearance

Extensive cost proposal experience is required

Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration

Full knowledge of industry practices

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA and CAS

Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skills are required

Effective critical thinking skills and ability to assimilate

Experience in contract risk management and negotiation

Strong written correspondence skills

Ability to synthesize complex legal & contractual topics and communicate to internal and/or external collaborators with different backgrounds and disciplines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skill and ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities

Deliver on commitments, be reliable, highly organized and structured, risk sensitive, agile and creative