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 exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Program within the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This position focuses on proposal activity and contract execution for both the LTAMDS and Ghosteye product lines. The portfolio includes both Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)-based domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Army and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts with foreign customers.

This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. The ideal candidate should be an effective communicator, highly motivated, and well-organized who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

What You Will Do

• Provide sound skills to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
• Perform as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start up phases of programs
• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, and contract administration
• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals
• Effectively manage scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners
• Some travel required to customer locations (both domestic and internationally)

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 with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration/management, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Financial/Estimating Management

Qualifications We Prefer

• Uses strong knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle, acquisition policies and regulations under FAR/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
• Professional, effective written, and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations
• Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs and have a demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills
• Juris Doctor, MBA, or NCMA Certification a plus

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: 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.