Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

About the role

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) program area. This role supports contracts for the production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of the NASAMS® system.

Responsibilities

• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies
• Manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
• Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution
• Draft, interpret, and manage contract documents in support of Contracts and the Business Unit
• Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results
• Coordinate closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Subcontracts Administration, Program/Project Management, Estimating and Pricing (E&P) or Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective and sustaining relationships with external customers and internal cross functional partners
• Experience with Terms and Conditions risk analysis and negotiation
• Mature judgment, proactive involvement in strategic issues and problem resolution skills
• Experience in the development of proposals and negotiations

Benefits

RTX offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200 annually. Additional benefits include 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. Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.