Principal Specialists, Contacts (Remote)

RTX • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

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. The Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) program area primarily supporting Civil Space programs managed out of Pasadena, CA. In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration activities to include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract closeout. You will enable significant customer activities to fulfill contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Your efforts will be critical to maintaining and building customer relationships and will require partnership with the Program Manager, Finance Manager, Chief Engineer, and functional program team members to review and understand contractual requirements and support the preparation and submission of proposals. In addition to traditional FAR-based, TINA compliant efforts, there is also NASA and NOAA related activity within this role.

Requirements

• 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 administering U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience working proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly known as the TINA)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a cross-functional geographically separated team environment while developing effective relationships based on respect and trust
• Experience working independently with minimal oversight and supervision in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective
• Experience with contract administrative support activities for varying contract types (Firm Fixed, Cost and Cost Plus, etc.)
• Experience with contracts issued by NASA, NOAA and/or the Department of Commerce
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Working knowledge in the use and application of APEX, ICMS and SAP
• Advanced Degrees such as Juris Doctorate (JD), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), or certifications supporting contract management such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Legal and be a critical member of the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Own contract management/administration actions on proposals and contracts across the acquisition life cycle to include review and processing contractual modifications and other general contract administration duties.
• Identify risks, assessing performance requirements scope applicability, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, and managing the contracts in the portfolio post-award.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure key customer desires are met.
• Interface with customers by preparing for meetings, and drafting contracts letters for official correspondence on contractual matters.
• Advising the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract, offering solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks, acting as a focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters, change management, and driving contractual issues to closure.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees