Principal Contract Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

9d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Within the Standard Missile Portfolio, the selected candidate will directly manage a complex portfolio of contracts while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing contractual guidance, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements. This area requires quick turn proposal responses, robust contract completion strategies, and novel contracting approaches. This position offers the candidate a broad opportunity to engage with program leadership and coordinate peers in service of several programs of strategic importance to Raytheon. 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.

Requirements

University Degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience in contracts management or closely related fields such as (but not limited to) program management, business management, subcontracts or supply chain supporting USG contracts
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
DoD Clearance: Secret

Nice To Haves

Active, transferrable DoD security clearance
Experience in contracts negotiations, execution and administration of various contracts aspects (including price, Statements of Work, terms, etc.), and agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) requirements
Experience structuring, negotiating, and executing performance-based payments
Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification
Experience with Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements

Responsibilities

Provide contractual guidance to cross-functional partners to meet customer obligations, achieve company goals, and comply with company policies.
Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop and maintain business relationships.
Support the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development and negotiation of proposals, contractual agreements, and general contract administration.
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure the contract is followed compliantly.
Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they may arise.