Contracts Senior Principal

SAIC•Flexwork, VA

4d•Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, adaptable Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals within its Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group, supporting the Defense and Civil Space Market. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States for the right candidate. The role partners strategically with stakeholders throughout capture, proposal development, and contract execution, applying federal government contracting expertise and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. It requires exceptional autonomy, organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Principal serves as a strategic customer interface and trusted advisor to business and program leadership. The role applies advanced knowledge of federal contracting, alternative acquisition mechanisms, OTAs, consortium-based models, contract interpretation, negotiation, and OCI mitigation. It also supports internal and external partners through clear guidance on contracting strategies, marketplace dynamics, and competitive approaches, while adapting to changes in the business and regulatory landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and 13 years of relevant experience. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Extensive cost proposal experience.
Thorough understanding and broad application of contract administration principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
In-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing assigned contracts, including the FAR, RFO, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, and GAAP.
Strong knowledge of federal government contracting industry practices.
Proven experience in contract risk management and negotiation.
Experience with OTA agreements, including prototype OTAs, follow-on production transactions, and consortium-based OTA models, and working knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework governing OTA use and limitations.
Strong proposal writing skills, including developing, structuring, and reviewing technically and contractually compliant proposals across contract types and acquisition vehicles; ability to write concise, high-impact submissions and communicate complex technical and contractual concepts precisely within strict page limits.
Ability to synthesize complex legal and contractual topics and communicate them clearly to collaborators from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Effective critical thinking and the ability to quickly assimilate and act on new information.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and competing priorities.
Reliable, structured, risk-aware, agile, and creative, with a consistent record of delivering on commitments.
Exceptional written and oral communication, stakeholder engagement, cross-organizational coordination, independent problem-solving, and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both FAR-based and non-FAR-based proposal environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic interface with customer contacts, including Contracting Officers and acquisition specialists, and cultivate trust-based relationships throughout customer organizations.
Lead customer negotiations with a flexible, solutions-oriented approach that protects SAIC’s interests while pursuing mutually beneficial resolutions.
Advise business and program leadership on the practical trade-offs of OTAs, CSOs, BAAs, and prototype project proposals, including intellectual property and data rights, competitive positioning, cost and pricing, OCI implications, and long-term program effects.
Structure and negotiate teaming and partnership arrangements with non-traditional defense contractors, positioning SAIC’s capabilities in OTA and innovation-focused acquisition environments.
Navigate consortium membership, project call responses, and agreement structures to position SAIC competitively in consortium-based OTAs.
Identify, assess, and mitigate organizational conflicts of interest; proactively author and update complete, actionable OCI mitigation plans throughout the program lifecycle.
Review, analyze, and interpret contractual documents; assess compliance with company policy, government specifications, and master agreement requirements; advise leaders on contractual rights, obligations, and terms, and escalate appropriate matters to in-house legal counsel.
Educate internal and external partners on contracting strategies, marketplace dynamics, and competitive approaches, sharing insights and trade-offs.
Apply a strategic mindset to drive innovation and adapt to changes in the business and regulatory environment.
Coordinate across organizations, solve problems independently, communicate effectively, engage and influence senior stakeholders, and maintain awareness of industry developments and professional growth.