Principal Specialist, Contracts- Ground Based Surveillance (GBS) (Onsite)

Principal Specialist, Contracts

Raytheon's Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is seeking a Principal Specialist, Contracts to manage several contracts within the Ground Based Surveillance (GBS) Sub Strategic Business (SSBU) portfolio. In addition, the candidate may have the opportunity to manage additional contractual obligations on other programs within the ASDS contracts organization in both U.S. domestic and direct commercial sale programs.

The candidate must be able to readily adapt in a challenging, fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Strong written and verbal communication is essential to success in this role. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the team, with general responsibility over contracts. In addition to working on various proposals and associated negotiations, the successful candidate will be engaged fully in contract administration upon award.

The Contract Professional supporting this program is responsible for helping to manage the customer relationship and the provision of business counsel and advising to the Program Management Teams. Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, proactively implement solutions, and execute to completion, while exercising sound judgment.

What You Will Do :

• Support the strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation and submittal, contract negotiations and contract management.
• Provide effective reach-back capability to leverage the greater Contracts organization as needed, including coordination with other business areas with international and domestic programs.
• Take ownership of tough issues and use knowledge of situational dynamics to establish personal engagement strategy.
• Fact-finding / audit activities with the U.S. Government, Defense Contracts Auditing Agency DCAA and Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA).
• Update proposals for current cost or pricing data, including TINA compliance.
• Partner with Global Trade to ensure Export / Import Licensing strategies are current and initiated in a timely manner.
• Work with program office and in-country partners to ensure proper authorizations are in place for Transportation and logistics of material shipped in-country.
• Partner with Subcontracts team to ensure alignment and proper communication of requirements / changes with subcontractors.
• Identifying non-routine contract elements and terms and recommending solutions and providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR Part 130.
• Occasional travel domestically and internationally is expected (less than 10%).

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What We Offer :

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

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