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Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

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Job Details

• Date Posted: 2025-11-06
• Country: United States of America
• Location: RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona
• Position Role Type: Remote
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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.

What You Will Do

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.
• Lead change management actions such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award.
• Review estimate at completion (EAC).
• Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals.
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coach and mentor other Contracts team members
• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.
• Remote position with minimal (<5%) travel requirement to customer locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contracts

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience or strong interest in Commercial Contracting to include Due Diligence and non-FAR/DFARS terms and conditions review
• Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers
• Demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management, organization skills, and multi-tasking across multiple programs
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation and change management
• Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure and / or compliance principles
• Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What We Offer

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

Additional Information

Salary range: $82,000 USD - $164,000 USD. Benefits may include 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. The role is U.S.-based. The application window closes approximately 40 days from posting.

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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