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RTX · 1 month ago

Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, seeking a Principal Specialist in Contracts to support their Naval Air Missiles contracts organization. The role involves managing production contracts and proposals, providing guidance on contractual issues, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior management regarding contractual and business issues

Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual or programmatic risks

Build relationships with regular communication with key leaders both internally and externally, interfacing with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues

Analyze Request for Proposals (RFP), proposal reviews and coordination, contract negotiation, estimate at completion (EAC) reviews, support program management and execution reviews and general contract administration

Maintain and drive a robust change management process across the portfolio in order to recognize and eliminate ambiguities or unauthorized changes that could result in cost overruns, delivery and performance problems, and/or schedule delays in this development program

Develop and implement strategies to deal with complex issues that require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation

Work in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective

Qualification

US Government contractsFAR/DFARS knowledgeContracts AdministrationProposal managementProgram/Project ManagementFinancial/Estimating ManagementJuris DoctorMBAContracts certificationsRelationship buildingTime managementTeamwork

Required

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 with administrating US Government contracts, FAR and /or DFARS

Experience in managing proposals and / or similar contracts negotiations

Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration/ management, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Financial/Estimating Management

Preferred

Juris Doctor or MBA and / or Contracts certifications (i.e., CPCM, CFCM CCCM)

Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts

Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding and trust

Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organization skills

Past experience in working within a team and fostering teamwork and trust and influencing contractual outcomes

Ability to manage a high volume of proposals and priorities while adapting to changing environments/situations

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance or posses a current existing

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees