Principal Contract Analyst- Government, Acute Care and Monitoring
Medtronic
IT
Arlington, VA, USA
USD 105,600-158,400 / year
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require travel up to 20% of the time to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
The Principal Government Contract Analyst serves as the internal owner of Medtronic’s VA federal contracting portfolio within the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) Government Strategic Programs organization. This role is well suited for experienced VA Contract Specialists or Contracting Officers (1102 series) looking to apply their federal acquisition expertise in an industry setting while continuing to operate within FAR/VAAR‑governed environments.
In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of VA contract vehicles, including FSS/MAS, BPAs, IDIQs, and VA Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM‑HT) program contracts. You will act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and VA contracting personnel, advising on contract applicability, pricing actions, modifications, renewals, and option‑year exercises to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution.
The role operates with significant autonomy and is responsible for maintaining a strong compliance posture, supporting audit readiness, and enabling VA‑aligned sales and program execution. Success in this role requires deep familiarity with VA contracting processes, including COR engagement, ePAS approvals, and VAAR requirements, as well as the judgment and credibility to serve as a trusted contracting authority.
This is a principal‑level individual contributor role, fully remote (U.S.‑based), supporting mission‑driven work directly tied to veteran and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Federal Contract Vehicle Management
- Own and manage ACM federal contract vehicles, including FSS, BPAs, and IDIQs
- Execute VISN‑level standardization agreements and pricing updates
- Lead pricing strategy and negotiations for competitive displacement agreements
- Manage contract modifications, renewals, and option‑year exercises
- Maintain a contract lifecycle tracker and proactively manage expirations
Digital Health & VA Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM‑HT)
- Serve as primary liaison for VA RPM‑HT contract actions
- Manage the Medtronic Care Management Services (MCMS) Health Technology contract, including modifications, renewals, and platform changes
- Navigate VA approval processes (ePAS, COR coordination, signatories)
- Coordinate logistics and contract‑compliant fulfillment activities
Compliance & Internal Support
- Ensure strict FAR/VAAR compliance with zero violations
- Maintain clean audit readiness and complete contract documentation
- Advise sales and Government Key Account Managers on contract vehicle applicability
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders on non‑standard or complex contract matters
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts) OR
- Associate’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts) OR
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (government or contracts)
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience managing FSS/MAS and VA contracts
- Familiarity with VA contracting processes, including ePAS and VAAR
- Experience supporting healthcare, medical devices, or highly regulated programs
- Working knowledge of FAR Parts 8, 12, 15, and 19
- Contract management or federal procurement system experience
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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