Principal Specialist, Contracts - Air Dominance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts who will support front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management within company policies, acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications for various types of Government contracts. 

This is a great opportunity within the Air Dominance (AD) contracts organization supporting the production contract portfolio for a critical and growing program area. This role will be an integral part of the AD Contracts team, with responsibility over several production contracts and active proposals in the AMRAAM portfolio, reporting directly to the Associate Director, Contracts Manager for this program area.

The successful candidate should have strong business acumen with previous experience managing U.S. Government contracts to provide guidance and influence outcomes in achieving program and financial objectives while utilizing strong relationship building skills with both our internal and external customers. This position will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative teaming environment!

This role qualifies for a Sign-On bonus.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Program Managers and Directors to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment

• Manage multiple contracts as the primary interface with the customers’ Prime Contracting Officers (PCOs)

• Work closely with program teams within in a matrix environment of program management, engineering, finance, operations, supply chain, and quality functional leads

• Act as a key team member of the capture team and establish negotiation strategy, targets, and minimums within approved authority.

• Ensure customer’s requirements are fully understood and flowed through to the capture team and to external suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics (i.e., bookings, sales, cash, profit, etc.)

• Work independently, yet recognize matters that require leadership review and buy-in

• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge

• Draft complex letters that communicate Raytheon's business position effectively

• Travel to a Raytheon or customer facility as needed for program and/or customer meetings

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 U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

• Experience with administering U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration/ management, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Financial/Estimating Management

• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding and trust

• Past experience in working withi