Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

This role is part of a team supporting a vast and complex portfolio of classified programs and key pursuits within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic contracting leadership, guide complex proposal and negotiation activities, and serve as a trusted business partner to Program Leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFP analysis, proposal development and reviews, negotiations, contract execution, and overall contract administration.
• Serve as a key contributor throughout pre-proposal planning, proposal development, negotiation, and program startup.
• Partner with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to ensure successful contract performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues.
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Interface with customers regarding correspondence, contract changes, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret) is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in contracts management, program management, business management, finance, and/or supply chain.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Strong contractual acumen with knowledge of US Government Acquisition FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with OTAs, CRADAs, or other Intellectual Property agreements.
• Experience managing development contracts in a dynamic, competitive environment.
• Demonstrated responsiveness, time management, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 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 programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

This position is designated onsite at Raytheon Tucson. This role is eligible for relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.