Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

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About the position

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts to join our Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) product line within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). In this role, you will be responsible for the guidance, management, and administration for proprietary United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) prime contracts. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the NAS Contracts team, with responsibility for owning contract management/administration actions with an emphasis on employing sound change management and communication skills. This position will report directly to the Associate Director, Contracts and will need to collaborate closely with program management and cross-functional teams. NAS is a challenging, fast-paced environment which will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in an exciting, collaborative team environment. This position is remote is expected to have a minimal (<5%) travel requirement to RTX & customer locations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.

Requirements

  • 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 / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contracts

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations
  • Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs
  • Demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
  • holidays
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