Contracts Senior Manager

Job
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, United States
Date Posted: Mar 2, 2026
Category: Contracts
Subcategory: Contracts
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum

Clearance Required:

Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid
Benefits:

SAIC’s Business Management Contracts & Procurement Team 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.

This opportunity can be worked remote but occasional travel to a SCIF location is required.

• The position will be responsible for leading and overseeing high complexity and strategic contracts within the BG that may also include strategic proposal.
• The candidate 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 executive leadership of the Business Group.
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Periodic travel to support other SAIC and customer locations.
• The manager will report directly to the AFSI BG Business Enablement VP and will be responsible for escalating issues and concerns.

• 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.
• Responsible for compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable laws.
• Work closely with legal, functional counterparts and Sr Leadership of the company.

• US Citizenship Required.
• Bachelors 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’ experience.
• Minimum Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading an integrated contracts and procurement team, managing daily activities, training and development opportunities.
• Experience in leading complex negotiations and leading standup of major contract acquisitions.
• 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 CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FPI and an extensive background in executing FFP contracts.
• Experience…