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Date Posted:

2025-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

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.

Air & Space Defense Systems is seeking a self-motivate **d Principal Specialist, Contracts** who excels in a fast-paced environment and can serve as the primary customer interface on contractual matters. This individual will oversee the contract management and support of multiple programs and pursuit opportunities, focusing on U.S. Government contracts, within the Specter Portfolio. As a trusted advisor, this role involves supporting business teams, identifying contractual risks, and driving issues to closure. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives while driving continuous improvement in contract management processes.

This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills.

Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

We value your skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will support and collaborate with the Contracts Manager/Lead and be responsible for helping lead, manage, and administer multiple programs and pursuit opportunities.

+ 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 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.

+ Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date

+ Experience with U.S. Government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Experience with administration and negotiation of proposals and contracts

+ Ability to analyze business scenarios, identify risks, and develop effective solutions

+ Track record of independently managing workloads and driving issues to resolution

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and deliver clear, concise business correspondence

+ Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership teams

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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