Senior Principal, Contracts

SAIC

Contracts Senior Principal managing government contracts and proposals for SAIC, a defense and mission technology integrator. Preparing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts while supporting national security agencies.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in contract administration, including preparation, negotiation, and management of various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable and Firm Fixed Price. Possesses expert knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including FAR and DFARS, while effectively mentoring team members and communicating with senior personnel.

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Contract AdministrationCost Proposal ExperienceActive TS/SCI With Poly ClearanceExpert Knowledge Of FAR And DFARSBachelor’s Degree In Business Administration

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProposal PreparationNegotiationRegulatory ReportingCost Reimbursable ContractsFirm Fixed Price ContractsTask Order ContractsTeaming AgreementsProprietary Information AgreementsOCI Plans Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Industry Keywords

National Security AgenciesGovernment ContractsContractual RightsLegal RequirementsMaster AgreementsIndustry PracticesTerms And ConditionsCustomer Specifications

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage contracts and proposals with various National Security Agencies
Prepare, negotiate, accept, and manage government contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Review contractual documents for adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and master agreements
Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions
Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters requiring coordination between organizations
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems consistent with organizational objectives
Support commercial work and complex Firm Fixed Price 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
Manage OCI Plans
Mentor contract team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline and minimum fifteen (15) years experience, or Master’s Degree and 13 years of experience
Four additional years of experience can be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Cost proposal experience is required
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 FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CAS
Effective administrative and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Effective critical thinking skills and ability to assimilate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work from home 2 days a week