Principal Specialist, Contracts; Remote

Principal Specialist, Contracts

Location:

Remote
• U.S. citizenship is required. This remote position is for a Principal Specialist, Contracts in the Naval Airborne Systems product line within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit.

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs), develop and review proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage contract execution.
• Lead change management actions, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award.
• Review estimates at completion (EAC) and provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
• Collaborate with 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, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Examine cost structures and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues.

Must Have:

• University degree (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of contract and financial structures, pricing strategies, policy, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.

Preferred:

• Professional written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation, and change management.
• Ability to multitask across multiple programs and maintain responsiveness.
• Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure and/or compliance principles.
• Recognition of business and contractual issues in program performance and implementing solutions.

Minimum travel requirement is less than 5% to RTX and customer locations.

Remote position; employee must reside in one of the 50 U.S. states.

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs as applicable.

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.