Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

2d•$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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Advanced Integrated Surface Sensors (AISS) sub-strategic business unit within the Advanced Technology (AT) organization. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology business incubates capabilities that fuel the future of defense. With a focus on cutting-edge components to full-scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we shape the systems and solutions that advance how tomorrow’s battles are fought and won. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems in collaboration with leading research and development organizations, defense agencies, peers and partners to create a safer, more secure world. We bring the backing of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s missions and to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Advanced Technology focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. The selected individual will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administration a wide ranging portfolio of contracts and proposals within the Next Generation Sensors/Microelectronics (NGSM) and Strategic Growth portfolios in AISS. Primary responsibilities will include supporting key pursuits within the portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating terms and conditions with Government and non-Government customers, and providing contractual guidance. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

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 or supply chain
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

Active and in scope Top Secret clearance
Contractual acumen with demonstrated proficiency in contracts fundamentals with knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
Experience managing development contracts in a fast-paced competitive environment
Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), proposal reviews and coordination, contract negotiation, support program management and executive reviews and general contract administration.
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.