Cleared Contracts Senior Manager, Hybrid

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 is hybrid remote position with 3 days in Chantilly, VA.

Position Description:

The Sr. Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Intel Space Account in the Space Business Unit.  The Sr. Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and guidance of the contracts and subcontracts staff assigned to the Intel Space Account.  The Sr. Manager will be self-motivated with the ability to influence and guide the team through contractual, legal and complex issues while possessing the following skillset:

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Periodic travel to support to other SAIC and customer locations

The Sr. Manager will report directly to the Space Business Unit VP and will be responsible for escalating issues and concerns, and will be responsible for some scaled workload.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, review and conduct strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with executive level Government and corporate leaders.
• Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
• Lead customer facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex and classified contract environments.
• Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions.
• Responsible for compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable laws.
• Assist in the preparation and review/approve TINA covered cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
• Manage staff on a day-to-day basis, assess workloads, identify training and development opportunities and manage staffing challenges.
• Work closely with legal, functional counterparts and Sr. Leadership of the company.  May function as the back-up for the Space BU VP, when necessary.
• Support special projects assigned by the Space BU VP, in addition to manage company data calls and coordinate responses to internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and fifteen years or more of related experience - OR - Masters and thirteen years or more of related experience
• US Citizenship required
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• CFCM and/or CPCM a plus
• Experience with Intelligence Community contracts and senior level customers is required; Air Force experience is desired
• Experience managing a workforce of local and remote contract and subcontract professionals
• Strong understanding of Government contract terms and conditions to include FAR and NAM clauses

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.