**Date Posted:** 2025-07-09 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** AZ861: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9030 9000 South Rita Road Building 9030, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **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’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is seeking a **Principal Specialist, Contracts** to support its domestic Paveway, Griffin, & Maverick programs within the Precision Strike (PS) portfolio. In addition, and based on demand and/or need, the candidate may have the opportunity to manage additional contractual obligations on other programs within the PS contracts organization. The successful candidate will use his/her knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with an opportunity to focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) including follow-on proposal activity for items. In addition to the various follow-on proposals and associated negotiations, the successful candidate will be engaged in contract change management, any associated Requests for Equitable Adjustment, and Government Furnished Material/Property, Property Transfers Requests, and the like. The candidate must be able to readily adapt in a challenging, fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Strong written and verbal communication is essential to success in this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for management of multiple U.S. Government (USG) customer relationships and the provision of business counsel and leadership to the Program Management teams. Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, proactively offer recommendations, implement solutions, and execute them to completion, while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision. **What You Will Do** + Engage in strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation and submittal, contract negotiations and contract management + Effective reach-back capability to leverage the greater Contracts organization as needed + Take ownership of tough issues and using knowledge of situational dynamics to establish a personal engagement strategy + Fact-finding/audit activities with the USG, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) + Proposal updates for current cost or pricing data, including Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliance + Partnering with Global Trade to ensure Export/Import Licensing strategies are current and initiated in a timely manner + Partnering with Subcontracts to ensure alignment and proper communication of requirements/changes with subcontractors + Change order proposals or mods for new/changing requirements + ITAR Part 130 Compliance with FMS contracts + Property Transfers and contract closeout **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 with one or more of the following: contracts management/administration, program management, project management or supply chain, government policy, regulations and regulatory processes, or commercial contracting **Qualifications We Prefer** + Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated desire and ability to quickly learn and understand new contractual and legal topics + Demonstrate expertise and understanding of various contract structures and an exemplary level of business acumen + Experience brokering internal and/or external solutions to complex programs, contracts, or financial problems that have a general impact on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) performance + Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork and trust + Ability to multitask with strict deadlines **What We Offer** Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. **Learn More & Apply Now!** Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. #LI-ONSITE **Location Info:** Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location Welcome to Raytheon in Tucson, AZ 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.