Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

11d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Development Contracts lead for a critical and growing program area within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. The successful applicant will lead new pursuits (proposals), as well as execution efforts (Contracts). This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. Specific focus will be driving for on-time proposal delivery, current contract execution. Developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required. The program is a complex, legacy missile franchise program that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven. The portfolio includes FAR-based domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Navy (NAVAIR). This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills for sound team collaboration. 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 is an onsite position based in Tucson, AZ and is offering relocation assistance.

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, program management, business management, finance, legal, supply chain processes and / or procurement
Experience with contracts, terms and conditions, RFP's, RFQ's, FAR, DFARS or similar contracts related experience
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
Experience with Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
Advanced Degrees related, such as MBA, JD, Law Degree, master of science in finance, etc.

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.