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Contracts Principal managing federal defense contracts and proposals for SAIC, a mission technology integrator. Advising on OTAs, negotiations, OCI mitigation, emerging-technology acquisition, and FAR compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage contracts and proposals within SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group, supporting the Defense and Civil Space Market
- Serve as a primary customer-facing interface with Contracting Officers and acquisition specialists
- Cultivate trust-based customer relationships and lead negotiations
- Advise stakeholders on OTAs, CSOs, prototype project proposals, intellectual property rights, data rights, competitive positioning, cost and pricing, and long-term program implications
- Contribute to teaming and competitive positioning discussions involving non-traditional defense contractors
- Identify, assess, and mitigate Organizational Conflicts of Interest; author and update OCI mitigation plans
- Review, analyze, and interpret contractual documents and advise business and program leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and terms
- Educate internal and external partners on contracting strategies, marketplace dynamics, and competitive approaches
- Develop acquisition strategies for emerging technologies such as AI and cloud computing
- Analyze market trends, create acquisition plans, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Navigate risk management, rapid innovation cycles, and evolving standards for emerging technologies
- Apply knowledge of as-a-service models including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS
- Monitor FAR reform initiatives and assess impacts on contract structures, compliance, and acquisition strategy
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience
- An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Extensive cost proposal experience
- Thorough understanding and broad application of contract administration principles, concepts, practices, and standards
- In-depth knowledge of FAR, TINA, and GAAP
- Strong knowledge of federal government contracting industry practices
- Proven experience in contract risk management and negotiation
- Experience with Other Transaction Authority agreements, including prototype OTAs and follow-on production transactions
- Working knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework governing OTA use and limitations
- Strong proposal writing skills across contract types and acquisition vehicles, including OTA white papers and prototype project proposals
- Ability to communicate complex technical and contractual concepts clearly and concisely
- Effective critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage fluctuating workload and competing priorities
- Self-directed, dependable, risk-aware, agile, and creative
Benefits:
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Remote work opportunity anywhere in the United States
- Professional development and industry awareness encouraged
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