Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

About the role

Raytheon (RTX), the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Principal Specialist, Contracts within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit. The role is a strategic member of the Contracts organization supporting classified pursuits and contracts. The incumbent will work closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross‑functional peers on program gate reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual matters affecting the portfolio.

Location: Richardson, TX (1737 Cityline Dr). Role type: Onsite. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable TS/SCI security clearance on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Provide contracts management for the development of government‑type proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, and day‑to‑day administration.
• Support senior management on contractual and business issues, offering advice on rights, obligations, and mitigation of contractual or programmatic risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external leaders, interfacing with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and issue resolution.
• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), conduct proposal reviews and coordination, negotiate contracts, review Estimate at Completion (EAC), and support program management and executive reviews.
• Develop and implement strategies to address complex issues that require detailed information gathering, analysis, and investigation.
• Support a vast and complex portfolio of classified programs and key pursuits, delivering strategic solutions and dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution challenges.
• Collaborate closely with program management, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful program performance.

Qualifications

Must Have

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts administration/management, including proposals, cost structures, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms & conditions.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), or other supplemental U.S. Government regulations.
• Active, transferable TS/SCI security clearance (active on day 1) and U.S. citizenship.

Preferred

• Experience in change management such as Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), Change Proposals (ECPs), dispute resolution, and negotiations.
• Experience with various contract types.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) or direct commercial and international contracts.
• Ability to interpret, comply with, and advise on company policies and procedures.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. This range is a good‑faith estimate representing all experience levels and may be adjusted based on role, function, experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation (non‑guaranteed)
• Sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance