Principal Specialist, Contracts - Naval Power

About Us:
At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.
 
Job Summary:
The Naval Power Contracts office has an immediate opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts to provide support for the Naval and Strategic Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) Development portfolio and special program efforts. This role supports critical missile defense programs that provide layered protection around the world. Naval Power Advanced Programs is part of the Naval Shipboard Missiles Portfolio with sales of approximately $700M annually with a secure and stable long-term business forecast. 
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of proposals, as well as management and administration of classified development contracts. The primary customer is the Department of the Navy. Duties include a role in Request for Proposal (RFP) assessment, capture and proposal strategy, contract negotiation, customer engagement and collaboration, and general contract administration. The successful applicant will be a key customer interface for contracting matters and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining trust and cooperation while ensuring that proposed and negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and guidelines. The selected candidate will advise program management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks. Minimal travel may be required.

This position requires the selected candidate to be within commuting distance from Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) facilities in Tucson, Arizona. Relocation assistance is available.
 
We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification 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.
 
Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
• Professionally represent Raytheon Missiles & Defense on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships
• Lead for the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise
• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

  
Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field
• 5 years (or an advanced degree with 3 years) of applicable business-related experience
• Experience with US government contracts
• An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance

 
Qualifications We Value:

• Existing DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience managing production, development, or service contracts
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
• Experience working is a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective
• Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organization skills
• Contractual acumen with proficiency in contracts fundamentals
• Related contract administration experience including hands-on proposal preparation and contract negotiations with the US Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience with US Government and US Prime Contractor customers as well as end-user communities in the development and acquisition of major systems
• Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
• Juris Doctor or MBA 

What We Offer**:**
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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
 
Additional Details:
Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
 
Location Information: This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

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