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Date Posted:

2025-05-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ202: 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 Building M09, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a **Principal Specialist, Contracts** supporting the Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) Program within the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This position focuses on Proposal Activity, Contract Execution, Intellectual Property Matters, Contract Closeout, and Government Property Transfers with multiple Customers.

The TOW program has a long history of development, production and sustainment and is key to the future success of our Precision Fire & Maneuver Business Unit. We are looking for a Contracts professional that is passionate about relationships and collaboration. In this role you will work with and be supported by a close-knit team of Contracts Professionals with a wide range of experience.

Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. Working as a strategic business partner within Raytheon, our Contracts professionals fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals, with an aim to ensure mutual long-term success.

Success in this position is defined as being a business partner with the assigned teams. Enablers for success include being able to effectively multitask; strong experience with DoD contracting; and demonstrate good communication skills to be able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers.

The position will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

What You Will Do

In this job, you will support and collaborate with the Contracts Manager/Lead and be responsible for helping lead, manage, and administer large multiple year production contracts. The portfolio will primarily include Firm Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Type contracts.

+ Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, all phases of contracts execution, as well as contract administration

+ Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain

+ Support program management and execution reviews

+ 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, drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise, and lead customer status meetings

+ Contract Closeout

+ Some travel to customer and Raytheon sites

Qualifications You Must Have

+ 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' experience

+ Experience with one or more of the following: contracts management/administration, program management, project management or supply chain, government policy, regulations and regulatory processes, or commercial contracting

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Uses strong knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle, acquisition policies and regulations under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

+ Ability to interpret and communicate contract requirements with clarity using simple language and sticks to concrete, specific information and provides resolution of routine business or technical issues by identifying solutions and recommending a course of action

+ Ensures the contract document accurately reflects the agreement of the parties and the scope of work and acceptance criteria are fully understood

+ Demonstrates an understanding of proposal methodologies and financial metrics, including the financial implications that the decisions have on the company (e.g., relationship of risks, opportunities, and profit margin)

+ Demonstrates knowledge of latest acquisition-related legislation, rules, regulations, and their contractual impact to the business

+ DoD Secret clearance

+ Juris Doctor, MBA or NCMA Certification

What We Offer

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. #LI-ONSITE

Location Info:

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

Welcome to Raytheon in Tucson, AZ

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_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._

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