Principal Contract Analyst- Government, Acute Care and Monitoring

Medtronic•Arlington, VA

1d•$105,600 - $158,400•Remote

About The Position

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. This Principal Government Contract Analyst position is remote, requiring up to 20% travel for collaboration and project completion. The role serves as the internal owner of Medtronic’s VA federal contracting portfolio within the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) Government Strategic Programs organization. It is ideal for experienced VA Contract Specialists or Contracting Officers (1102 series) seeking to apply federal acquisition expertise in an industry setting, operating within FAR/VAAR‑governed environments. The analyst will manage the full lifecycle of VA contract vehicles, including FSS/MAS, BPAs, IDIQs, and VA Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM‑HT) program contracts. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and VA contracting personnel, advising on contract applicability, pricing actions, modifications, renewals, and option‑year exercises to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution. The role operates with significant autonomy, focusing on maintaining a strong compliance posture, supporting audit readiness, and enabling VA‑aligned sales and program execution. Success requires deep familiarity with VA contracting processes, including COR engagement, ePAS approvals, and VAAR requirements, and the credibility to serve as a trusted contracting authority. This is a principal‑level individual contributor role, fully remote (U.S.‑based), supporting mission‑driven work directly tied to veteran and patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts)
OR Associate’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts)
OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience managing FSS/MAS and VA contracts
Familiarity with VA contracting processes, including ePAS and VAAR
Experience supporting healthcare, medical devices, or highly regulated programs
Working knowledge of FAR Parts 8, 12, 15, and 19
Contract management or federal procurement system experience

Responsibilities

Own and manage ACM federal contract vehicles, including FSS, BPAs, and IDIQs
Execute VISN‑level standardization agreements and pricing updates
Lead pricing strategy and negotiations for competitive displacement agreements
Manage contract modifications, renewals, and option‑year exercises
Maintain a contract lifecycle tracker and proactively manage expirations
Serve as primary liaison for VA RPM‑HT contract actions
Manage the Medtronic Care Management Services (MCMS) Health Technology contract, including modifications, renewals, and platform changes
Navigate VA approval processes (ePAS, COR coordination, signatories)
Coordinate logistics and contract‑compliant fulfillment activities
Ensure strict FAR/VAAR compliance with zero violations
Maintain clean audit readiness and complete contract documentation
Advise sales and Government Key Account Managers on contract vehicle applicability
Partner with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders on non‑standard or complex contract matters

Benefits

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans (Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP))
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)