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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 is seeking to hire a Principal Specialist, Contracts who will primarily support the International Airborne Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) Portfolio within the Global Army and Navy (GAN) portfolio within the Electro-Optical InfraRed (EO/IR) Solutions SSBU.

The successful candidate will work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.  The Principal Specialist, Contracts Role will report to the Manager, Contracts for the International Portfolio within Global Army and Navy (GAN) in EO/IR Solutions.

This position must reside within 50 miles of our McKinney, TX site location with expectation to be onsite to collaborate and support the program team.

What You Will Do:

• Closely partner with the Program Manager, the Chief Engineer, and the functional program team members to review and understand the contractual requirements.
• Support the preparation and submission of various proposals for new business, including spares and repairs.
• Support contract implementation discussions to ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures and the regulatory environment, while ensuring business/financial goals are achieved.
• Assist in managing international and internal customer relationships to ensure key customer desires are met. 
• Identify risks, assess performance requirements scope applicability and advise management of contractual rights and obligations, and manage the contracts in the portfolio post-award. 
• Interface with customers during the contract execution phase and must be prepared to advise the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract, offering solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks.
• Act as a focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters, change management, and driving contractual issues to closure.

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
• Contract administration / management with experience in proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, terms and conditions or other closely related contracts experience

• Experience with and knowledge of various U.S. Government (USG) contract types
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, etc. and related government regulations
• Knowledge and experience with commercial terms and conditions
• Experience with Foreign Military Sale (FMS)
• Experience with proposals and contract administration of both production and development contracts
• Experience handling a diverse portfolio of customers
• Experience with Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) contracts with internal Raytheon SBUs and cross-border IOTs (Raytheon Australia, Raytheon Saudi Arabia)
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and payment terms
• Demonstrated business acumen; ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions
• Professional presence complemented by outstanding written and verbal communication skills and influencing skills
• Team Player with strong interpersonal skills working effectively within team environment and customers to drive results
• Flexible and capable of multi-tasking while delivering timely, high-quality products
• Ability to prioritize based on shifting business priorities in a fluid environment
• Focus on responsiveness with strong time management and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency; experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe
• Advanced Degrees such as JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications such as CPCM or CFCM

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.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

*Relocation assistance is not available

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.