Principal Specialist, Contracts - PATRIOT (Onsite)

Principal Specialist, Contracts

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and shared mission to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within the Global Patriot program area. This role will support a major NATO Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) portfolio with more than $2B in contracts.

In this role, you will be responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, the contractual management of engineering design, coordination of invoicing, and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. You will need to utilize regular application of thorough business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, the Principal Specialist, Contracts is required to work 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.

This role will work with both internal and external customers to ensure programs' performance, provide guidance, and influence outcomes to achieve desired results. The successful candidate should have a track record of success in DCS contracting including terms and conditions, contract execution, milestone payment plans and with an excellent financial background. The successful candidate will also be expected to have the prerequisite skills and experience to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while having the ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with complex customers.

What You Will Do

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions
• Balance Contract Execution and Business Capture responsibilities to help both sustain and grow the portfolio. Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights / obligations, regulations, and policy / procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
• Draft and review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk / opportunity posture and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards
• Some international travel may be required to meet with the customer

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.