Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

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) and 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). 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.

Requirements

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 and / or supply chain processes and procurement
Experience with contracts, terms and conditions, RFP's, RFQ's, FAR, DFARS or similar contracts 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 agreement
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.