Contracts Senior Principal

SAIC•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . SAIC’s Business Management organization is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts/proposals in the Space and Intelligence Business Group . The position requires knowledge of the government contracts field and involves the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to key stakeholders throughout the capture, proposal, and contract execution phases. This role demand a high level of contracting knowledge of and experience in the federal government. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional autonomy, proactively addressing challenges and identifying opportunities without the need for prompts. They will be confident, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of fostering and building collaborative business relationships while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining schedules and orienting the teams they support to internal and external deadlines. SAIC integrates emerging technology securely and in real-time into mission critical operations that modernize and enable national imperatives. These national imperatives are Undersea Dominance, Border of the Future, Citizen Experience, All Domain Warfighting, and Next Generation Space. SAIC’s Business Management function 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) to internal finance. We are the full acquisition organization that supports our external and internal customer mission. Our dynamic team of acquisition professionals provide critical support across key business areas such as Mission IT, Enterprise IT, Engineering Services and Professional Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related business discipline, and 15+ years experience; Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline, and 13+ years experience or JD and 10+ years of experience
US Citizenship Required and an active TS/SCI clearance
Extensive cost proposal experience is required
Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration
Full knowledge of industry practices
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA and CAS
Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skills are required
Effective critical thinking skills and ability to assimilate
Experience in contract risk management and negotiation
Strong written correspondence skills
Ability to synthesize complex legal & contractual topics and communicate to internal and/or external collaborators with different backgrounds and disciplines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skill and ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities
Deliver on commitments, be reliable, highly organized and structured, risk sensitive, agile and creative

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic interface to customer contacts (Contracting Officers and acquisition specialists), including lead negotiator for proposals supported
Educate various internal and external partners on contracting strategies, marketplace dynamics and competitive strategies; sharing insights to elevate team thinking and communicate trade-off considerations effectively
Possess a strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation and adapting to evolving business landscape
Develop acquisition strategies for emerging technology (e.g., AI, cloud-computing, etc.) including identifying and assessing new technology opportunities, understanding market trends and client landscapes, creating comprehensive acquisition plans, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Navigate challenges associated with emerging technologies, such as risk management, rapid innovation cycles and evolving standards
Experience with as-a-service models (e.g., Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service)
Strong grasp of methods to mitigate Organizational Conflicts of Interest
Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions
Represent organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Develop solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
Ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Support commercial work as well as complex efforts including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) defined delivery efforts
Prepare proposals; negotiate and administer various contract types to include Cost Reimbursable (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and multiple IDIQ/Task Order contracts development; prepare, negotiate, and administer teaming agreements and proprietary information agreements; collection and submission of data for regulatory reporting; and active management of OCI Plans
Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence and build relationships
Exhibit strong negotiation, oral, and written communication skills