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SAIC

Contracts Principal

SAIC

. Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including acquisition, baseline management, execution, and closeout .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal contract management, including negotiation, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and risk assessment. Proficient in managing contract lifecycles and communicating complex contractual and financial topics to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ProficiencyContract Negotiation ExperienceCertified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)Contract Management ExperienceStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Contract Lifecycle ManagementContract Risk AssessmentProposal DevelopmentContract ComplianceFinancial AwarenessContract Change EvaluationNegotiation of Contract TermsBaseline ManagementContractual Dispute ResolutionFederal Procurement Processes
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationRelationship BuildingPrioritization
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
Industry Keywords
Federal ContractsContract Types (FFP, FPIF)Compliance AssessmentsContractual ObligationsProposal Risk AreasContract ModificationsProgram Risk AssessmentsContract BaselinesAudit SupportContractual Terms and Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including acquisition, baseline management, execution, and closeout
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, company policies, and contractual obligations
  • Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms and conditions
  • Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation approaches to protect SAIC’s interests
  • Maintain contract baselines, including deliverables, responsibilities, and key milestones
  • Track, manage, and communicate contract changes, modifications, and obligations
  • Support audits, contract data requests, and compliance assessments
  • Support proposal activities with Program Managers, capture teams, and pricing analysts
  • Draft proposal-specific terms and conditions and identify proposal risk areas
  • Assist in negotiation and finalization of contract awards
  • Develop negotiation positions and support resolution of contractual issues
  • Negotiate terms and resolve disputes with federal clients
  • Conduct program risk assessments and provide financial awareness to Program Managers
  • Evaluate proposed contract changes and recommend revised positions
  • Collaborate across SAIC to align proposal, contract, and program activities with business and financial objectives
  • Communicate legal, financial, and programmatic topics to internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Share best practices and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years or more of related federal contracts/contract management experience; master's degree and eight (8) years or more experience; or PhD/JD and five (5) years or more experience
  • Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • US citizenship
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) preferred
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing a variety of contract types, including FFP and FPIF, across federal programs
  • Proficiency in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes
  • Ability to build stakeholder relationships, manage competing priorities, and support negotiations under tight deadlines
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to convey contractual and financial topics clearly to diverse audiences
  • Ability to independently identify and resolve contractual issues while managing compliance and risk