Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX • Westford, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon , the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. At Raytheon you will step into a high‑influence role where your expertise in contracts helps drive mission‑critical programs and strengthens key customer relationships. As a Contracts – Principal Specialist , you’ll lead the full spectrum of contract negotiation and administration, crafting clear, effective agreements and ensuring alignment with ITAR/EAR and company standards. You’ll serve as the strategic bridge between internal teams and external customer-translating requirements, negotiating terms, and resolving questions with confidence and clarity. You’ll also support proposal development, guide risk‑management efforts, contribute to accounts receivable activities, and ensure contract requirements are understood across the organization. This role offers significant autonomy, the chance to shape outcomes, and opportunities to mentor junior team members while managing both day‑to‑day activities and fast‑moving, high‑priority needs. This position will be located ONSITE in WESTFORD, MA NOT ELGIBLE FOR RELOCATION

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience in leading and/or administering U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) (to include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, change management).
• Experience working Sole Source Proposals, subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly known as the TINA).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with direct engagement with external customers.
• Experience with Contracts administration and negotiation of proposals and contracts of medium to high complexity, to include commercial contracts.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership teams.
• Mature judgment, proactive involvement in strategic issues and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters.
• Draft, interpret, and manage contract documents in support of Contracts and the Business Unit.
• Comply and support any Import / Export (ITAR/EAR) compliance requirements.
• Facilitate and ensure constant communication and coordination with the internal/external customer program team.
• Participate in the review, analysis, and negotiation of Terms and Conditions.
• Adhere to and comply with standardized corporate procedures and compliance documentation.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Disseminate (“Flowdown”) customer contractual requirements within the organization.
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers.
• Perform proposal management and business risk mitigation.
• Perform Accounts Receivable management.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and may provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments.
• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level