Principal Specialist, Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Offer contractual guidance to cross-functional teams to fulfill customer obligations, achieve organizational goals, and adhere to company policies.

• Act as Raytheon's representative in contractual dealings and foster customer relationships.

• Evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and assist in proposal development and negotiations.

• Support the management of contractual agreements and general contract administration.

• Oversee contractual scope and terms to guarantee compliance.

• Identify, mitigate, and resolve any contractual challenges.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration with both internal and external customer program teams.

• Adhere to standardized corporate procedures and compliance documentation.

• Communicate customer contractual obligations throughout the organization.

• Serve as a liaison between internal and external customers, addressing stakeholder inquiries.

• Work independently with necessary oversight.

• Conduct contract closeout procedures, including material and property disposition, patent reporting, and final invoicing.

• Engage in contract management and collaborate directly with program leadership.

• Assist in business management reviews, including quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews.

• Negotiate and address complex issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• Proven experience in managing U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information related to this program/contract.

• Security clearance is not necessary.

• Experience in preparing and negotiating Sole Source and Competitive Proposals.

• Strong ability to consistently apply company policies and procedures related to contract management and TINA compliance.

• Capacity to handle a high volume of contracts concurrently.

• Background in contract negotiations, execution, and administration, including pricing, Statement of Work, and terms and conditions.

• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.

• Understanding of the financial aspects of contracts and risk assessment.

• Ability to multitask between routine and complex contract/proposal activities.

• Experience in direct engagement with external customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 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

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility-dependent; payments not guaranteed)