Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Principal Specialist, Contracts

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling 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.

Raytheon has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts in the Advanced Air Warfare Systems (AAWS) portfolio within the Advanced Technology organization. The successful candidate will be part of a team of Contracts professionals supporting the Advanced Air Warfare Systems (AAWS) portfolio of programs. The selected individual will play an important role supporting several classified key pursuits, in addition to managing a variety of classified U.S. Government contracts. AAWS is a challenging, fast-paced environment, and this role must serve as a trusted business adviser to Program Leadership. Primary responsibilities will include supporting key pursuits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing contractual guidance, developing Intellectual Property strategies and novel contracting approaches.

This position is eligible for a Sign-On bonus!

What You Will Do

Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business / Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts.

Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.

Lead for the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.

Perform as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start up phases of programs.

Collaborate within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Effectively manage multiple contracts, contractual scope, and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contracts.

Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners.

Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.

Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks.

Minimal travel required.

Qualifications You Must Have

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' experience.

Experience related to Contracts management, program management, project management or supply chain.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Active Top Secret clearance a plus.

Contractual acumen with proficiency in contracts fundamentals with knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Experience managing development contracts in a fast pace competitive environment.

Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.

Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.

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.