Contracts Senior Principal

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

📋 Description

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of large-scale Firm Fixed Price and defined-delivery contracts for the federal government.

• Oversee complex contracts throughout the stages of acquisition, baseline management, execution, and closeout.

• Review, interpret, and negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts.

• Identify contractual risks, develop strategies for mitigation, and safeguard SAIC’s financial interests.

• Maintain contract baselines, deliverables, responsibilities, and milestones.

• Monitor and communicate any changes, modifications, and obligations related to contracts.

• Assist with audits, contract data requests, and compliance evaluations.

• Assess and guide proposal activities alongside Program Managers, capture teams, and pricing analysts.

• Draft terms and conditions specific to proposals and lead innovative solutions for proposal submissions.

• Aid in the negotiation and finalization of contract awards.

• Formulate negotiation strategies and address complex contractual issues.

• Negotiate with Federal clients, resolve disputes, and enhance customer relationships.

• Conduct program risk assessments and provide financial insights, including margin analysis and burn-rate forecasts.

• Assess the impacts of proposed changes and suggest revised positions accordingly.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment of proposal, contract, and program activities with business and financial strategies.

• Convey complex legal, financial, and programmatic matters to senior leadership, program staff, legal, finance, and external stakeholders.

• Share best practices to enhance contract management, compliance, and the quality of proposals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in federal contracts/contract management; a Master’s degree with 13+ years of experience; or a PhD/JD with 10+ years of experience.

• Four years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Extensive experience in negotiating and managing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Fixed Price Incentive (FPIF) contracts across high-value federal programs.

• Proficiency in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a business advisor, foster stakeholder relationships, and lead effective negotiations under tight deadlines.

• Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to distill complex contractual and financial subjects into clear, actionable insights.

• Proven capability to independently resolve intricate contractual and financial issues while managing compliance and risk.

• CPCM or CFCM certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings options with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements.