Contracts Specialist

Date Posted:

2024-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RC1: United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations. Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

This position is for an experienced contracts professional to manage daily activities in support of RTX Technology Research Center Goals. 

The successful candidate will have:

Strong project and contract management skills and experience with government contracting and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) are preferred.

An understanding of Procurement, strong negotiation skills and be able to communicate with all levels of management.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and execute contract activities to support Program Office and RTRC Departments as assigned. This may include the procurement of capital equipment and the acquisition of materials, services, and supplies as required. 

• Preparation of Requests for Professional Services (subcontract agreements), lead negotiations of terms and conditions, and amendments as required.

• Performs Subrecipient Monitoring process to measure contract performance and ensure compliance to contract obligations

• Preparation of Requests for Proposals/Information, perform cost analysis in support of proposals and negotiation strategies around pricing, service levels and terms and conditions.

• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety the management of Laboratory Chemicals and Industrial Gases to ensure RTRC Chemical Database is properly maintained.

• Manage Supply Chain Management projects in support of CORE and as assigned.

• Incorporate continuous improvement principles into daily activities and actively engage in process improvement activities within and outside of the Supply Chain group.

The successful candidate will be:

Self-starter with excellent communication skills, eager and capable of being held accountable for achievements of business objectives. 

Be able to work independently and with diverse groups including Engineering, Program Management, Legal and Operations. 

Capable of handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and provide a high level of customer focus while meeting business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualification You Must Have:

• BA/BS degree with 5 years of relative experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Supplier Contracts experience. Bachelor’s degree in business or related.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Government contracts experience

• SAP experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Tools

• Experience in creation, negotiation and administration of contracts

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.