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

RTX•Tucson, AZ

12d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Advanced Technology (AT) / Alternate Missions and Space (AM&S) Contracts organization is seeking a Principal Specialist, Contracts. The organization supports key pursuits and development efforts that contribute to Raytheon’s future growth. The role supports program execution and pursuits, works with internal and external stakeholders, provides contractual guidance, and develops intellectual property strategies and novel contracting approaches. It is designated onsite in Tucson, Arizona. The Contracts team serves as a business partner in developing and executing balanced business agreements with customers, partners, and suppliers. This role works across program, engineering, business, estimating, and supply chain functions, and supports contract execution, proposal activity, negotiations, risk mitigation, and intellectual property and investment strategies. Minimal domestic travel is required. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are available. The position requires an active, transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience in contracts management or administration, program or project management, supply chain, subcontracts, or procurement.
Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing development contracts and proposals in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
Ability to understand financial aspects of contracts and quantify risk.
Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, intellectual property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.
Experience mentoring others and communicating business strategies to identify appropriate opportunities for balanced business deals when preparing collaborative agreements.
Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful contract execution.
Advise senior management on contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs).
Review Estimates at Completion (EACs).
Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses.
Negotiate contracts.
Support program management and execution reviews.
Develop intellectual property and investment strategies.
Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
Contract with government and non-government customers using traditional and non-traditional contract vehicles.
Take an active role in developing self and others to support career and organizational goals.

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to eligibility and not guaranteed