Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

3d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the F-15 APG-82(V)1 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) production programs within the Fire Control Radar Products (FCRP) program area. The successful candidate will partner 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. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Contracts for FCRP Production Programs and involves working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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) (to include proposal preparation and/or review, contract negotiation, change management)
Experience working proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly known as the TINA)
Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and/or Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF)

Nice To Haves

Experience with proposals and contract administration of both production and development contracts
Experience with Incentive-type contracts, such as Fixed-Price Incentive Firm (CPIF) contracts and Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) contracts
Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Working knowledge in the use and application of APEX, ICMS and SAP
Existing Secret Clearance

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
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 during the contract execution phase and must be prepared to advise 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