Senior Principal, Contracts

SAIC

. Manage contracts and proposals in support of SAIC's Army Navy Business Group .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing government contracts, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time and Materials contracts, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Possesses strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex contractual issues.

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Contract ManagementGovernment Contracts NegotiationCost Proposal DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationCost Reimbursable ContractsFirm Fixed Price ContractsTime and Materials ContractsProposal EvaluationRisk AnalysisContractual Rights InterpretationRegulatory ReportingOCIs ManagementNegotiation Strategies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

FARDFARSTINACASRFOFirm Fixed PriceCost Plus Fixed FeeCost Plus Award FeeCost Plus Incentive FeeOther Transaction Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage contracts and proposals in support of SAIC's Army Navy Business Group
Prepare, negotiate, accept, and manage government contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Partner with business development and government customers to shape, influence, and navigate complex regulatory environments, including FFP EO and RFO frameworks
Synthesize complex legal and contractual topics and resolve highly complex issues through creative solutions and negotiating strategies
Evaluate proposal changes, brief program teams on contractual baselines, and deliver risk analyses to leadership
Review contractual documents for adherence to company policy, government specifications, requirements, and master agreements
Advise program management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions
Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Coordinate with senior internal and external personnel across organizations
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems consistent with organizational objectives
Support commercial work and complex Firm Fixed Price defined delivery efforts
Prepare, negotiate, and administer Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials, Firm Fixed Price, and multiple Task Order contracts
Prepare, negotiate, and administer teaming agreements and proprietary information agreements
Collect and submit data for regulatory reporting
Develop and manage OCI Plans
Mentor contract team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; or Master's degree and thirteen (13) years or more of experience; or PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more of experience
Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
No clearance required to start; ability to obtain a Secret clearance required to maintain employment
US citizenship required
Cost proposal development experience
Experience with CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FFP, T&M, and commercial contracts
Experience with OTAs, CSOs, BPAs, etc.
Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration
Full knowledge of industry practices
Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including RFO, FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CAS
Effective administrative and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Effective critical thinking skills and ability to assimilate