Job Information
RTX Corporation Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite) in Pasadena, California
Date Posted:
2024-09-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA741: 300 North Lake Pasadena 300 North Lake 11th Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91101 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within our Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Contracts organization supporting our Pasadena contracts. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the Pasadena team, with leadership responsibility over their contracts.
This role requires business acumen, subject matter expertise, the ability to provide guidance and influence outcomes to achieve program and financial objectives, and the ability to influence and maintain internal and external customer relationships.
Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.
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.
What You Will Do
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
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 administrating and negotiating U.S. Government (USG) contracts and proposals, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Qualifications We Prefer
Sound business acumen to provide guidance, recommendations, and influence outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in contracts fundamentals
Juris Doctor or MBA
Contracts certifications (i.e., CPCM, CFCM CCCM)
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and shared databases
Direct experience with customer relationship management
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
Hands-on proposal preparation or negotiation experience
Experience working is a fast-paced environment, where prioritization was required to be effective
Past experience in working within a team and fostering teamwork and trust
Ability to manage a high volume of proposals and priorities while adapting to changing environments/situations
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Learn More & Apply Now!
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
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. Relocation assistance is not available. #LI-ONSITE
The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 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/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.
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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.