Contracts Analyst Sr

SAIC•Flexwork, VA

22h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Contracts Analyst Sr. to support contracts and proposals in the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group, specifically the Defense and Civil Space Market. The role supports contract administration, proposal preparation, deliverable tracking, and compliance in a fast-paced contracts team. The position may be remote anywhere in the United States for the right candidate. The successful candidate is a capable individual contributor who works within established frameworks, seeks manager guidance on issues requiring additional authority, and takes ownership of contract deliverables and compliance. The role involves working with customers and internal program teams, supporting proposals and a range of contract vehicles, reviewing contract documents, and helping teams meet contractual obligations and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong working knowledge of contract administration principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing assigned contracts, including the FAR.
Working knowledge of federal government contracting industry practices.
Experience supporting contract risk identification and escalation.
Working knowledge of OTA agreements and non-traditional acquisition vehicles.
Strong proposal-writing skills for moderately complex proposals, including developing compliant, organized submissions within strict deadlines and page limitations.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including clearly communicating contract requirements and compliance obligations to internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with SETA contracting environments and OCI implications in development program contexts.
Ability to synthesize contract and compliance requirements and communicate them across diverse teams and disciplines.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and structured approach, with consistent delivery of accurate, complete work on time.
Collaborative and proactive approach to seeking manager guidance when issues exceed the scope of independent authority.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain professional relationships with customer contacts, including Contracting Officers, acquisition specialists, and prime contractor counterparts; engage professionally and responsively, involving senior contracts support for complex issues or real-time decisions.
Prepare clear, organized correspondence, contract documents, and internal communications, and present information accurately and professionally to internal and external audiences.
Support preparation and timely submission of moderately complex proposals across varied contract types and acquisition vehicles; ensure proposals are compliant and well organized, and flag submissions that may not meet expectations.
Track contract deliverable schedules and drive internal teams to complete deliverables on time, including CPARS responses, data submittals, and other contractual requirements.
Prepare deliverable packages for senior leadership review and approval, checking completeness and accuracy before submission.
Support administration of Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials, Firm Fixed Price, and IDIQ/Task Order contracts.
Review contractual documents for compliance with company policy, government specifications, and master agreement requirements; identify and escalate issues requiring senior contracts or legal review.
Support low-complexity Other Transaction Authority efforts under the guidance of senior contracts staff.
Support OCI plan administration and compliance, including ensuring NDAs are executed, tracking organizational changes that may require plan updates, and escalating potential OCI concerns to contracts management.
Remain aware of significant regulatory developments, including FAR reform initiatives, and consider their potential effects on contract administration and compliance.
Educate internal team members on contract requirements, deadlines, and compliance obligations, and serve as a resource for day-to-day contracting questions within the scope of experience.