Subcontracts Senior Principal

SAIC•Flexwork, VA

8h•Remote

About The Position

SAIC’s Business Management organization is seeking a Subcontracts Sr. Principal to manage subcontracts and proposals with the Army and Navy Department of Defense and other various Defense Agencies. This individual must be able to work in a high-paced, team environment and must be organized and detail-oriented. Individual must also be able to work independently in addition to working in a team environment. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to key stakeholders throughout the capture, proposal, and contract execution phases. This position requires the ability to multi-task and work several projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment. The individual shall be a confident, organized and detail-oriented team player with the ability to foster and build collaborative business relationships. This position is 100% remote nationwide. The Subcontracts Sr. Principal must be self-motivated with the ability to navigate through contractual, legal and complex issues.

Requirements

Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Group
Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Advanced knowledge of business principles such as procurement, business and contract law, finance and accounting.
Broad-based experience in procurement and related functions, with particular emphasis on negotiation and contract administration.

Responsibilities

Develops, negotiates and administers subcontract agreements and executes other aspects of the acquisition process in development of new business proposals and resultant subcontract agreements of high dollar value, risk, creativity and complexity.
Member of the proposal process involving Request for Proposal/solicitations. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
Will be required to analyze proposals for all areas of compliance (cost/T&C/etc.) and will be involved in supplier negotiations leading to subcontract awards with subcontractors of various size and capabilities within the industry. Must understand cost/price analysis concepts and tools and be able to implement and complete analysis on moderate complexity supplier proposals.
Has some autonomy for the assigned area of responsibility and acts as staff expert for company practices and policies and governing customer acquisition requirements for all procurement acquisition contract activities.
Works independently under limited direction and relies extensively on independent judgment. Requires little instruction on progressively more complex new assignments. May lead and direct multiple teams to obtain business solutions on complex, nonstandard subcontract agreements. May supervise and serve as a mentor for less experienced staff.
Regularly interacts with internal customers, management (at all levels) with regard to acquisition requirements and issue resolution. Participates in the development of solutions to a variety of problems moderate in scope and complexity.
Requires comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience, and the ability to perform non-routine job requirements within the scope of the position. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments may serve in a lead role and provide guidance to other personnel. Analytical, communication, and presentations skills needed as well as the ability to operate independently. Advanced knowledge of business principles such as procurement, business and contract law, finance and accounting. Requires broad-based experience in procurement and related functions, with particular emphasis on negotiation and contract administration.
Ensures post award compliance on the supplier’s performance (cost, and all other terms and conditions) of awarded agreements.
Responsible for ensuring supply base is capable and prepared to support production rates on all programs.
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion by management to measure progress in meeting objectives.