Senior Contracts Lead - Space & Defense (Onsite)

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a cleared Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals within the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group. This onsite role supports Defense and Civil Space markets from Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, reporting to the Business Management Organization.

The candidate will serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders throughout capture, proposal, and contract execution, leveraging deep federal contracting expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience with high‑level contracting and government compliance is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic interface with customer contacts, including Contracting Officers and acquisition specialists; build trust-based relationships across the customer organization.
• Lead negotiations with a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset while protecting SAIC's interests.
• Demonstrate understanding of OTA, CSO, BAA, and prototype project mechanisms and their trade-offs.
• Position SAIC effectively within NTDC landscapes and consortium models for competitive advantage.
• Draft and review OCI mitigation plans; own updates as program needs evolve.
• Review and interpret contractual documents to ensure alignment with program goals and risk management.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Acquisition strategies

OTA expertise

NTDC teaming

OCI mitigation

Job description

SAIC is seeking a cleared Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals within the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group. This onsite role supports Defense and Civil Space markets from Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, reporting to the Business Management Organization.

The candidate will serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders throughout capture, proposal, and contract execution, leveraging deep federal contracting expertise.