Contracts Senior Manager

SAIC•Washington, DC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC’s Business Management Contracts & Procurement Team 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 SAIC’s key business areas and enterprise growth strategy. SAIC’s Contracts & Procurement organization is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable leader to support its Air Force, Space, and National Intelligence (BG). This position will support cradle to grave contract and subcontract bid & proposal as well as execution focusing on initiatives that drive growth for the organization.

Requirements

Self-motivated with the ability to influence and guide the team through contractual, legal and complex issues.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Air Force, Space, and National Intelligence (BG).
Experience with cradle to grave contract and subcontract bid & proposal as well as execution.

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing high complexity and strategic contracts and subcontracts team supporting a complex market within the business group.
Close coordination with senior leaders across the organization.
Functioning as a client-facing representative with key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts, representing organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.
Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners/customers and interacting with senior executive leadership of the Business Group.
Resolving highly complex issues, developing negotiating strategies and providing creative solutions.
Reporting directly to the AFSIBG Business Enablement VP and responsible for escalating issues and concerns.
Developing, reviewing and conducting strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with executive level Federal Government and corporate leaders.
Reviewing contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
Leading customer facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex and classified contract environments.
Advising internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and providing interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Ensuring compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable laws.
Working closely with legal, functional counterparts and Sr. Leadership of the company.