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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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $105,600.00 - $158,400.00
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.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Apr 2026
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $105,600.00 - $158,400.00
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.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Align your credentials to FDA-regulated domains
Principal roles at Medtronic frequently require demonstrated experience in FDA-regulated product development, quality systems, or clinical research. Organize your portfolio around 510(k) submissions, design controls, or post-market surveillance to speak directly to Medtronic's regulatory environment.
Target divisions with active device pipelines
Medtronic's Cardiac & Vascular and Neuromodulation divisions consistently hire at the Principal level for specialized engineering and clinical functions. Focusing your outreach on divisions with active product launches increases your chances of landing a role tied to an immediate sponsorship need.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Principal roles
Medtronic posts Principal positions across multiple business units simultaneously, making it easy to miss roles suited to your visa type. Use Migrate Mate to filter Medtronic listings by sponsorship eligibility so you're only applying to roles where your status is supported.
Clarify your OPT or TN timeline before the offer stage
If you're on F-1 OPT, Medtronic's HR team needs to know your STEM extension eligibility and remaining authorized period before extending an offer. Have your I-20 dates and OPT card ready so the hiring team can confirm your start date aligns with their PERM or H-1B filing timeline.
Understand how PERM interacts with Principal-level roles
Medtronic sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards through PERM labor certification, which requires DOL to verify no qualified U.S. workers were available. At the Principal level, the job requirements must match your actual duties exactly, so any mismatch between your resume and the certified job description can create complications.
Negotiate H-1B transfer timing with your current employer
If you're already on an H-1B with another employer, you can transfer to Medtronic by portability once USCIS receives the new I-129 petition. Confirm with Medtronic's immigration counsel that they'll file before your current authorization lapses, since the 60-day grace period after termination does not extend your authorized stay.
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Does Medtronic sponsor H-1B visas for Principals?
Yes, Medtronic sponsors H-1B visas for Principal-level roles across engineering, clinical, and regulatory functions. Because Principal positions typically require a specific technical degree tied to the role, they generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, timing your application cycle and confirming Medtronic's intent to file early in the process is essential.
How do I apply for Principal jobs at Medtronic?
Applications go through Medtronic's careers portal at jobs.medtronic.com. Search by job family or division and filter for Principal-level titles. Before applying, review the job description carefully for degree and domain requirements, since Principal roles are tightly scoped. You can also browse Medtronic's open Principal positions filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate.
Which visa types does Medtronic commonly use for Principal roles?
Medtronic sponsors H-1B visas for most Principal hires, and supports TN status for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible roles. For candidates seeking permanent residence, Medtronic uses the EB-2 and EB-3 pathways through PERM labor certification. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions are also supported, allowing recent graduates to join before an H-1B is filed.
What qualifications does Medtronic expect for Principal-level roles?
Principal roles at Medtronic typically require an advanced degree in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a clinical science, combined with substantial industry experience. Many postings expect direct experience with FDA regulatory pathways, ISO 13485 quality systems, or clinical trial design. Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional projects is a consistent expectation across divisions.
How do I time my application if I'm nearing the end of my OPT?
If your OPT or STEM OPT extension expires before October 1 of the following fiscal year, you may face a gap if Medtronic files your H-1B in the annual lottery. Discuss your authorization end date with the recruiter before an offer is extended so Medtronic's immigration team can assess whether a cap-exempt filing, a TN, or an expedited PERM track is viable for your situation.
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