Principal Specialist, Contracts – Alternate Missions and Space (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

10d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Alternate Missions and Space (AM&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. This unique and challenging role will include supporting program execution, key pursuits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing contractual guidance, developing Intellectual Property strategies and novel contracting approaches. Please note that this role is designated as onsite in Tucson, Arizona. 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. This position is eligible for relocation and Sign-On bonus!

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 related to contracts management / administration, program / project management, supply chain, sub-contracts or procurement
Experience with US Government Contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Top Secret) is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience managing development contracts and proposals 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
Experience mentoring others to communicate business strategies that identify appropriate opportunities for balanced business deals when preparing collaborative agreements.
Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade various stakeholders

Responsibilities

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.
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA).
Review Estimates at Completion (EAC).
Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses.
Negotiate contracts.
Support program management and execution reviews.
Develop Intellectual Property and investment strategy.
Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
Minimal domestic travel required.