Principal Specialist, Contracts - LRSO

Date Posted:

2024-07-17

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

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 supporting the Strategic Strike mission area within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role will support the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) Program. As a key member of this Contracts team, this position will support the day-to-day contract execution on a program that focuses on developing and delivering a next generation weapon that is critical to U.S. national defense. 

 

The position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Contracts within the Strategic Strike Product Area and will need to collaborate closely with various Program Managers, other Contracts team members, and other Cross-functional teams. Our 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 clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad. 

 

What You Will Do: 

• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues 

• Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices 

• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders 

• Provide advice/guidance on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes 

• Occasional travel to other domestic Raytheon sites and customer locations 

 

What You Will Learn: 

• Communication with multiple levels of Raytheon and Customer leadership, both written and verbal 

• Risk management and schedule management for a large, complex development program 

• Transition of development program to production, including factory standup, low rate initial production, and full rate production 

• Contract performance incentives, including schedule, cost, and milestones  

 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience 

• Experience in the administration, negotiations and/or management of contracts, procurement, supply chain, U.S. Government DoD, Federal and/or State or Municipal contracts administrated and/or support functions    

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance