Contracts Principal

Job Description

Description

SAIC’s Business Enablement represents the full depth and breadth of the acquisition value chain – from the sell side (customer engagement and strategy development) to the buy side (program execution, strategic alliances, supply chain management and subcontractor development).  We are the full acquisition organization that supports our external and internal customer mission. Our dynamic team of acquisition professionals support key business areas and strategy for SAIC’s Growth Technology Accelerants (GTA) as well as core business initiatives. GTAs include Secure Cloud, Enterprise IT and Systems Integration & Delivery. Core business includes Engineering Services, IT & Technical Services and Logistics & Supply Chain.

This position is 100% remote nationwide.

SAIC’s Business Enablement organization is seeking a Contracts Principal to manage contracts/proposals with various Department of Defense Agencies.

The position requires knowledge of the government contracts field and will conduct the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.   

Duties include:

• 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. 
• Duties include proposal preparation; negotiation and administration of various contracts to include Cost Reimbursable (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and multiple 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.
• Provide mentorship to contract team members. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline and 10 years or more experience. Master's and 8 years of more experience. 
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in contracts administration
• Cost proposal experience is required
• Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration
• Full knowledge of industry practices
• Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARS, TINA and CAS
• Effective administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Effective critical thinking skills and ability to assimilate
• Attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CPCM/CFCM) preferred.
• TS/SCI clearance a plus

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.