Principal Specialist - Contracts

Role Overview

As a Contracts – Principal Specialist, you will manage a full spectrum of contract activities including proposal preparation for sole source and competitive pursuits, contract negotiations and awards, contract execution, issue resolution, closeouts, and ensuring alignment with contract terms, company policies, laws, regulations, and financial objectives. You will collaborate closely with program managers, finance, legal, and cross‑functional peers to support proposal preparation, program gate reviews, managerial reviews, and other contractual matters affecting the business unit’s portfolio.

The role includes handling FAR‑based procurements and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, supporting TINA, CUI, and ITAR/EAR compliance, and drafting and redlining terms and conditions.

• Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage a variety of transactions, including Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, OTAs, NDAs, and Associate Contractor Agreements.
• Advise and represent the organization on contract negotiations and administration matters.
• Support Import/Export (ITAR/EAR) and CUI compliance requirements.
• Facilitate and ensure constant communication and coordination with internal and external customer program teams.
• Participate in the review, analysis, and negotiation of Terms and Conditions.
• Adhere to and comply with standardized corporate procedures and documentation.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Disseminate customer contractual requirements within the organization.
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers.
• Participate in front‑end assessments of proposals, manage cost volume development, and support proposal preparation and submission.
• Identify potential contracts and business risks and support their management during execution.
• Work independently on day‑to‑day assignments while collaborating with a Manager or Senior Manager for mentoring and oversight.
• Multi‑task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick‑response requirements.
• Copy‑edit large Microsoft and Adobe Acrobat documents for final submission under tight deadlines.

• University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance required.
• Experience engaging directly with customers and with U.S. Government procurement and/or Other Transaction contracts.
• Experience with contract administration and negotiation of medium to high‑complexity proposals and contracts, including commercial contracts.
• Willingness to support a hybrid role (mix of in‑person and remote).

• Strong time‑management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated business judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience leading or administering U.S. Government contracts under FAR and/or DFARS, including TINA.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience with OTAs, NDAs, and ACAs.
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and university contracting.
• Experience with global trade issues and ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Experience interpreting and ensuring business compliance with company policy.
• Experience with supply chain (subcontracts/purchasing).
• Current active and transferrable U.S. government‑issued TS or TS/SCI security clearance is highly desirable.

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. Eligible applicants may also receive annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, contingent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement status. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and applicable agreement. Compensation range: 95,500 USD – 181,700 USD.

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, veteran status, or any 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.