Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite) at Raytheon

Principal Specialist, Contracts

We have an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting our Maritime Surveillance Radar (MSR) program that specializes in multi-domain radar solutions. This product line falls under the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). In this role, you will be responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration activities to include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract closeout. You will enable significant customer activities to fulfill contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

A successful candidate will contribute to sole source and competitive pursuits, as well as execution efforts, with our customer. You will handle Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliant efforts, and Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) activity within this role accompanied by associated Terms and Conditions review and negotiation.

Additionally, the Principal Specialist, Contracts is required to work closely with Program Management leadership, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, proposal reviews, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolios.

We are seeking a Contracts professional with business acumen and initiative who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and can navigate complex contractual landscapes, manage risk, and foster strong internal and external customer relationships. Your efforts will be critical to delivering products critical to Raytheon and the warfighter.

This position is currently designated as Onsite. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at the Raytheon facility in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

1. Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and be critical member of the PMO
2. Develop and respond to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements
3. Manage these contract types: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Domestic Commercial Sales (DCS)
4. Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts
5. Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues
6. Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices
7. Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
8. Provide advice/guidance on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
9. Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters
10. Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical records
11. Work autonomously with limited oversight and may provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments
12. Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge

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
• Experience working in Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement, Estimating/Pricing, and / or Finance
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and maintaining high-performance relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers

What We Offer

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