Senior Contracts Principal

About the role

SAIC is hiring a self‑motivated Senior Contracts Principal to provide contract support for high complexity and strategic proposals within the Army Navy Group (ANG). This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit Cost Plus and FFP proposals.
• Act as the “book boss” for all cost and/or contract volumes: write the cost proposal, compile supporting documentation, and draft required contractual artifacts (commercial contracts, Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), OCI mitigation plans, total compensation plans, administrative information, etc.).
• Work closely with legal, functional counterparts, and senior leadership within the company.
• Identify and mitigate Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and write OCI mitigation plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to proposal compliance, pricing strategy, contract execution, performance, and reputation.
• Provide creative solutions and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and senior executive leadership.

Requirements

US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related business discipline and ≥15 years experience; OR Master’s degree and ≥13 years experience; OR PhD/JD and ≥10 years experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience with minimum 15 years’ contract proposal experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Extensive experience with CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FFP, T&M, and commercial contracts and proposal preparation.
• Strong grasp of Organizational Conflicts of Interest concepts and mitigation strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and applicable Agency supplements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and independently with senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing acquisitions, including FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CAS.
• Ability to function well in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior executive leadership of the Business Group.
• Ability to provide creative solutions.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $180,000 based on candidate qualifications and experience. A target salary range of $120,001–$160,000 is also noted, representing the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift, 100% remote (no travel).