Senior Contracts Principal, TS/SCI Onsite

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, CA seeks a cleared Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals for the Defense and Civil Space Market. The role requires strategic partner collaboration with stakeholders across capture, proposal, and contract execution phases.

The ideal candidate demonstrates autonomous initiative, extensive federal contracting knowledge, and a proactive mindset to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP preferred.
• Extensive cost proposal experience and broad contract administration knowledge.
• Strong understanding of FAR, GAAP, and government contracting practices.
• Experience with OTA, NTDCs, consortium models, and complex proposals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic interface with customers, including contracting officers and acquisition specialists.
• Lead negotiations and advise on trade-offs between contract vehicles and pricing.
• Draft and mitigate OCI plans; ensure compliance across contract lifecycle.
• Develop and communicate contracting strategies and competitive approaches.
• Educate partners on contracting strategies and market dynamics.

Skills

Cost proposals

Contract administration

FAR/GAAP

OTA experience

Proposal writing

Risk management

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

None

Job description

SAIC in El Segundo, CA seeks a cleared Contracts Senior Principal to manage contracts and proposals for the Defense and Civil Space Market. The role requires strategic partner collaboration with stakeholders across capture, proposal, and contract execution phases.

The ideal candidate demonstrates autonomous initiative, extensive federal contracting knowledge, and a proactive mindset to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals in a fast-paced environment.