Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Principal Specialist, Contracts

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Production 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.

What You Will Do

• Provide sound skills to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Professionally represent Raytheon Technologies on transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships.
• Partner with your program team for a collaborative working relationship.
• Act as a lead for the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.
• Effectively manage scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of issues as they may arise.
• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks.
• Broker internal and / or external solutions to complex program, contract or financial problems that have general impact on annual operating plan (AOP) performance.
• Some domestic travel as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.