Principal Specialist, Contracts; Remote

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:
Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Provide contractual guidance to cross functional partners to meet customer obligations, achieve company goals, and comply with company policies.
• Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Support the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development and negotiation of proposals, contractual agreements, and general contract administration.
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure the contract is followed compliantly.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they may arise.
• Facilitate and ensure communication and coordination with the internal/external customer program team.
• Adhere to and comply with standardized corporate procedures and compliance documentation.
• Disseminate (“Flowdown”) customer contractual requirements within the organization.
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers and respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work autonomously with oversight.
• Contract closeout activities including material and property dispositioning, patent reporting and final invoicing.

What You Will Learn:

• Take an active role in managing contracts and engaging directly with program leadership.
• Exposure to business management reviews with leadership support such as quarterly EAC Reviews.
• How to effectively negotiate and resolve complex issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in contracts management of U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience preparing and negotiating Sole Source and Competitive Proposals Ability to consistently apply company policy and procedures governing all aspects of contract management and TINA compliance.
• Ability to manage a high volume of contracts simultaneously ranging from large multi-year support programs to small repairs.
• Experience in contracts negotiations, execution, and administration of various contracts aspects, including price, Statement of Work, terms and conditions.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) requirements.
• Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.
• Ability to multi-task with routine and complex contract/proposal activities while…