Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ861: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9030 9000 South Rita Road Building 9030, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

None/Not Required

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’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is seeking a Principal Specialist, Contracts to support its domestic Paveway, Griffin, & Maverick programs within the Precision Strike (PS) portfolio. In addition, and based on demand and/or need, the candidate may have the opportunity to manage additional contractual obligations on other programs within the PS contracts organization.

The successful candidate will use his/her knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with an opportunity to focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) including follow-on proposal activity for items.   In addition to the various follow-on proposals and associated negotiations, the successful candidate will be engaged in contract change management, any associated Requests for Equitable Adjustment, and Government Furnished Material/Property, Property Transfers Requests, and the like.  The candidate must be able to readily adapt in a challenging, fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Strong written and verbal communication is essential to success in this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for management of multiple U.S. Government (USG) customer relationships and the provision of business counsel and leadership to the Program Management teams. Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, proactively offer recommendations, implement solutions, and execute them to completion, while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision.  

What You Will Do

• Engage in strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation and submittal, contract negotiations and contract management

• Effective reach-back capability to leverage the greater Contracts organization as needed

• Take ownership of tough issues and using knowledge of situational dynamics to establish a personal engagement strategy

• Fact-finding/audit activities with the USG, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

• Proposal updates for current cost or pricing data, including Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliance

• Partnering with Global Trade to ensure Export/Import Licensing strategies are current and initiated in a timely manner

• Partnering with Subcontracts to ensure alignment and proper communication of requirements/changes with subcontractors

• Change order proposals or mods for new/changing requirements

• ITAR Part 130 Compliance with FMS contracts

• Property Transfers and contract closeout

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

• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated desire and ability to quickly learn and understand new contractual and legal topics

• Demonstrate expertise and understanding of various contract structures and an exemplary level of business acumen

• Experience brokering internal and/or external solutions to complex programs, contracts, or financial problems that have a general impact on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) performance

• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork and trust

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