Senior Contracts Principal - Hybrid Remote (Chantilly)

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Contracts Principal to manage government contracts and proposals, ensuring compliance with policies and customer specs. Hybrid work from Chantilly, VA with two days remote per week. Requires clearances, advanced contract knowledge, and proposal experience.

The role involves negotiating, administering diverse contract types, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals within the acquisition value chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline and minimum 10 years of experience; or Masters degree and 8 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• US citizenship.
• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, TINA and CAS.
• Cost proposal experience.
• Thorough understanding of contract administration principles and standards.
• Full knowledge of industry contracting practices.
• Effective administrative and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and assimilation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review contractual documents for policy adherence, government specs, and master agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations; act as a prime contact on contracts or projects.
• Interact with senior internal/external personnel; coordinate between organizations to solve problems.
• Ensure solutions align with organizational objectives.
• Support commercial work and complex efforts including FFP defined delivery.
• Prepare proposals; negotiate and administer CR, T&M, FFP contracts and teaming agreements; manage OCI plans.
• Provide mentorship to contract team members.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

Contract administration

Cost proposal experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree (optional with 8 years experience)

Job description

SAIC seeks a Contracts Principal to manage government contracts and proposals, ensuring compliance with policies and customer specs. Hybrid work from Chantilly, VA with two days remote per week. Requires clearances, advanced contract knowledge, and proposal experience.

The role involves negotiating, administering diverse contract types, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals within the acquisition value chain.