Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Lead a team focused on contracts and manage high-complexity, strategic agreements and proposals within the AFSI BG.

• Act as a client-facing manager, fostering trusted relationships with customers and serving as the primary point of contact for contracts and projects.

• Provide guidance to the team on contractual, legal, and intricate issues.

• Handle multiple projects and tasks within a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

• Influence, negotiate, and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior executive leadership.

• Address complex issues, create negotiation strategies, and propose innovative solutions.

• Facilitate travel to SAIC and customer sites as needed.

• Report to the AFSI BG Business Management Contracts and Procurement Lead and escalate issues when necessary.

• Prepare and present strategic, sensitive oral and written communications to executive management, Federal Government officials, and external stakeholders.

• Mentor and support team members across various contracts disciplines.

• Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and master agreements.

• Lead discussions and negotiations with customers in complex and classified contract environments.

• Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights, obligations, terms, and conditions.

• Ensure adherence to government contract requirements, internal policies, and relevant Federal, State, and agency regulations.

• Collaborate with legal, functional counterparts, and senior leadership throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• US citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, with fifteen (15) years or more of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with thirteen (13) years or more of relevant experience.

• An additional 4+ years of experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

• Proven experience leading an integrated contracts team, managing daily operations, and facilitating training and development.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and initiate major contract acquisitions.

• Familiarity with contracting for emerging technologies, such as AI, cloud, and as-a-service models.

• Experience with Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and Platform-as-a-Service models.

• Experience navigating risk management, rapid innovation cycles, and changing standards related to emerging technologies.

• Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, and compliance risks during contract execution.

• Expertise in CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FPI, and significant experience executing FFP contracts.

• Experience with FAR Part 12, 15, and 16 acquisitions.

• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, and Public Laws.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage independently and effectively with senior management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CAS.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Some travel will be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work opportunity.

• Travel support for engagements with SAIC business groups, leadership, and client organizations.

• Career development and mentoring opportunities available.