Principal Specialist, Contracts – Hypersonics Air Breathing Capability
About The Position
Raytheon is hiring a Principal Specialist, Contracts to support the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Portfolio within its Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit. This unit focuses on key pursuits and development efforts that support Raytheon’s future growth. The role supports the development and execution of contracts related to hypersonic weapons, working with cross-functional teams and customers to meet contractual obligations, company objectives, and policy requirements. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day of employment. U.S. citizenship is required. The specialist leads contract activities from proposal preparation and review through negotiation, agreement, execution, and administration. The position advises senior management on contractual and business matters, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation; manages multiple contracts and their scope and terms; and works with portfolio directors, program managers, chief engineers, business and estimating teams, and supply chain. Travel requirements are minimal.
Requirements
- A 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 related to contracts administration, program management, regulatory compliance, or supply chain.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Contractual acumen, proficiency in contract fundamentals, and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Experience managing development contracts in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and quantify risk.
- Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, intellectual property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.
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.
- Lead analysis of Requests for Proposal, proposal development and reviews, proposal coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contract execution, and general contract administration.
- Contribute to pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and program start-up.
- Work with cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate terms and conditions and pricing proposals.
- Review and understand cost estimates for labor, materials, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage multiple contracts, contractual scope, and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed in accordance with the contracts.
- Provide contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
