SAIC · 8 hours ago
Contracts Senior Principal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSAIC is a company that integrates emerging technology into mission critical operations. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals in the Army Business Group, requiring extensive knowledge of government contracts and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
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
Strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation and adapting to evolving business landscape
Experience with developing 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
The candidate should have a proven track record of successfully navigating the 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
Reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Develops solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Supports commercial work as well as complex efforts including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) defined delivery efforts
Proposal preparation; negotiation and administration of various contracts to include Cost Reimbursable (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and multiple IDIQ/Task Order contracts development; preparation, negotiation, and administration of teaming agreements and proprietary information agreements; collection and submission of data for regulatory reporting; and management of OCI Plans
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence and build relationships
Strong negotiation, oral, and written communication skills
Qualification
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
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
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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