Principal Specialist, Contracts; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon, part of RTX, is a leading aerospace and defense company dedicated to protecting national security and advancing technology.

• Provide contractual guidance to cross‑functional partners to meet customer obligations, achieve company goals, and comply with company policies.
• 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.

• Take an active role in managing contracts and engaging directly with program leadership.
• Learn to produce contracts focused on meeting domestic, FMS and DCS requirements.
• Gain exposure to business management reviews with leadership support such as quarterly EAC Reviews.

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in contract management or closely related fields such as program management, business management, subcontracts or supply chain supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date.

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in contract negotiations, execution and administration of various contract aspects (price, Statements of Work, terms, etc.) and agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.
• Experience structuring, negotiating, and executing performance‑based payments.
• Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.
• Experience with Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.

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.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, subject to business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

Employees may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs depending on role level and collective bargaining agreement status.

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.