Contracts Senior Manager Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2414752)

Description

Description

SAIC's Business Enablement represents the full depth and breadth of the acquisition value chain – from the sell side (customer engagement and strategy development) to the buy side (program execution, strategic alliances, supply chain management and subcontractor development). We are the full acquisition organization that supports our external and internal customer mission. Our dynamic team of acquisition professionals support SAIC's key business areas and enterprise growth strategy. SAIC's Business Enablement organization is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable leader to support its Air Force and Combatant Command (AFCC) Business Group (BG). This position will support bid strategy and contract execution across the customer base, focusing on initiatives that drive growth for the organization. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner within the business unit and across the enterprise, leading the business unit's team of contracts and procurement professionals fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous process improvement, and performance excellence.  This position is fully remote. Position Description: The manager will be responsible for overseeing the DoD and Combatant Command (DODAC) Market in the AFCC BG. The manager will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and guidance of the contracts and subcontracts staff assigned to the DODAC Market. The manger will be self-motivated with the ability to influence and guide the team through contractual, legal and complex issues while possessing the following skillset: 

• Client facing and have key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts, represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit.
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Periodic travel to support to other SAIC and customer locations 

The manager will report directly to the AFCC BG Business Enablement VP and will be responsible for escalating issues and concerns, and will be responsible for some scaled workload.  Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, review and conduct strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with executive level Federal Government and corporate leaders.
• Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
• Lead customer facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex and classified contract environments.
• Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions.
• Responsible for compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable laws.
• Assist in the preparation and review/approve TINA covered cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
• Manage staff on a day-to-day basis, assess workloads, identify training and development opportunities and manage staffing challenges.
• Work closely with legal, functional counterparts and Sr. Leadership of the company. May function as the back-up for the AFCC BE VP, when necessary.
• Support special projects assigned by the AFCC BE VP, in addition to manage company data calls and coordinate responses to internal and external audits. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience, and minimum eighteen (18) years of related experience; or Master's and sixteen (16) years of related experience.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation and adapting to evolving business landscapes.
• Experience with developing acquisition strategies for emerging technology (e.g., AI, cloud computing, etc.) including identifying and assessing new technology opportunities, understanding market trends and client landscapes, creating comprehensive acquisition plans, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.  The candidate should have a track record of successfully navigating the challenges associated with emerging technologies, such as risk management, rapid innovation cycles and evolving standards.
• Experience with as-a-service models (e.g., Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must have understanding of the government acquisition process.
• Working knowledge of FAR and Public Laws relating to subcontracting.
• Excellent oral and written communications and ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and independently with senior management.
• Experience with CPSR Audit requirements, Price Analysis Techniques, Costpoint Purchasing System, Word Processing and Electronic Spreadsheets.
• Experience in Supply Chain/Procurement/Purchasing. Background with total program lifecycle and subcontractor performance preferred.
• General knowledge of Supply Chain Management practices as well as procurement systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CPCM/CFCM). 
• Active Security clearance.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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