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Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)
Clearance Jobs, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85701
Principal Specialist, Contracts
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Production Contracts lead for a critical and growing program area within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. The successful applicant will lead new pursuits (proposals), as well as execution efforts (contracts). This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. Specific focus will be driving for on-time proposal delivery, current contract execution. Developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required. The program is a complex, legacy missile franchise program that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven. The portfolio includes FAR-based domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Navy (NAVAIR). Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills for sound team collaboration. Our Raytheon 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: Provide sound skills to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies. Professionally represent Raytheon Technologies on transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships. Partner with your program team for a collaborative working relationship. Act as a lead for the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration. Effectively manage scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope. Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of issues as they may arise. Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks. Broker internal and/or external solutions to complex program, contract or financial problems that have general impact on annual operating plan (AOP) performance. Some domestic travel as required. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum 3 years experience Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration/management, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Financial/Estimating Management Qualifications We Prefer: Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust Experience working in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective Related contract administration experience including hands-on proposal preparation and contract negotiations with the US Department of Defense (DoD) Experience with US Government and US Prime Contractor customers as well as end-user communities in the development and acquisition of major systems Juris Doctor or MBA a plus What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Production Contracts lead for a critical and growing program area within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. The successful applicant will lead new pursuits (proposals), as well as execution efforts (contracts). This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. Specific focus will be driving for on-time proposal delivery, current contract execution. Developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required. The program is a complex, legacy missile franchise program that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven. The portfolio includes FAR-based domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Navy (NAVAIR). Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills for sound team collaboration. Our Raytheon 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: Provide sound skills to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies. Professionally represent Raytheon Technologies on transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships. Partner with your program team for a collaborative working relationship. Act as a lead for the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration. Effectively manage scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope. Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of issues as they may arise. Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks. Broker internal and/or external solutions to complex program, contract or financial problems that have general impact on annual operating plan (AOP) performance. Some domestic travel as required. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum 3 years experience Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration/management, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Financial/Estimating Management Qualifications We Prefer: Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust Experience working in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective Related contract administration experience including hands-on proposal preparation and contract negotiations with the US Department of Defense (DoD) Experience with US Government and US Prime Contractor customers as well as end-user communities in the development and acquisition of major systems Juris Doctor or MBA a plus What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.