Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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 opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the NSMS Portfolio within Raytheon’s Naval Power Strategic Business Unit, which focuses on Business Critical production efforts within the Standard Missile Family of effectors. This role will be supporting the Standard Missile 2 & 6 Engineering Technical Services Contract with the primary responsibilities including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing contractual guidance, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements for proposal, negotiation and contract executions.

Raytheon provides the industry’s most advanced end-to-end solutions, delivering the advantage of one innovative partner that connects vision with precision to detect, track, intercept and neutralize threats.  We’re on a mission to create a safer future by being the place our customers turn to tackle their most complex challenges.  Our broad portfolio includes air and missile defense systems, precision weapons, radars, command and control systems, and advanced defense technologies.

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.

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t hold back.  Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team.  Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company goals, and comply with company policies.
• Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Support the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contract execution, as well as general contract administration.
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure the contract is followed compliantly.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they may arise.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.

What you will Learn:

• Wide breadth of complex problem-solving experience in dynamic performance environment under USG Contracts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with US Government (USG) contracts administration / management including proposals, cost structures, performance requirements, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, technical instructions or other closely related contracts experience
• Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and equivalent U.S. Government regulations

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to partner with others, work in a team environment, and defer to management as appropriate
• Experience working in a regulatory environment with established company policies and procedures
• Strong relationship building to develop effective and sustaining relationships with customers
• Strong business acumen in areas such as finance and supply chain as it relates to contracts
• Project management experience and /or strong organizational and multi-tasking skills requiring handling and prioritizing multiple assignments concurrently

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.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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