Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX • Huntsville, AL

1d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role will support the preparation and submission of various proposals for new business including spares, repairs, modernization, across multiple customers, as well as closely partner with functional program team members to understand, guide and support performance of contractual requirements.

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 with one or more of the following: contracts administration, program management, business management, finance, procurement and / or supply chain
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts to include proposal activity
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Wide 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 applying analysis and critical thinking for complex problem solving
• Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and possible mitigation of contractual and programmatic risks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues
• Some domestic travel (approximately 15%)

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal