Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX217: 465 Independence Parkway 465 Independence Parkway , Plano, TX, 75075 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 in the Advanced Sensor Programs (ASP) (formerly Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) product line within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU).  In this role, you will be responsible for the guidance, support and administration for proprietary United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) prime contracts with a heavy focus on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) production contracting activities.

The person in this role will be an important member of the ASP Contracts team, with responsibility for supporting and owning contract administration actions with an emphasis on employing sound change management and communication skills. This position will report directly to the Associate Director, Contracts and will need to collaborate closely with program management and cross-functional teams.

ASP is a challenging, fast-paced environment which will be well suited for a highly motivated, well organized person who enjoys working in an exciting, collaborative team environment.

This role is eligible for a Sign-On bonus.

What You Will Do

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration

• Support and administer change management actions such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award

• Review estimate at completion (EAC)

• Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals

• Support program management and execution reviews

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies. Provide sound contract guidance 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, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise

• Minimal (<5%) travel requirement to customer locations

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’ relevant experience

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contracts

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations

• Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs

• Demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation and change management

• Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure and / or compliance principles

• Able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment