Principle Contracts Specialist (Remote)

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 Description:

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) has a position within the Naval Power (NP) Mission Area with primary responsibilities supporting Naval Integrated Solutions (NIS) Program Area, in the Submarine Systems (SS) Sub-Program Area as a Principle Contracts Specialist for Torpedo programs. Primary responsibilities include providing support to SS Program responsible for the MK54 Torpedo and related programs. This position is fully remote.

As a team member for Submarine Systems, you will work directly with the Program Manager(s) and their Leadership Teams to execute contracts for various customers.  Primary responsibilities for the position will include supporting several contracts within the Submarine Systems Business: MK54 Torpedo, MK54 Torpedo Follow-on, and other efforts in multiple capture phases. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on major sole source and competitive program captures.  The person will deal with primary customers and subcontractor partner companies.

This high visibility assignment will also include tracking new business program metrics vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with reporting accountability into both the NIS and Submarine Systems Program Directors and the NIS Associate Director Contracts, the Submarine Systems Sr. Manager, Contracts, as well as the Naval Power Mission Area Director.

This position will allow the selected individual to be involved in many aspects of Contracts Administration and Negotiation such as:  Front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, contract acquisition and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Management of the customer relationship, the provision of business counsel and leadership to the Program Management Teams, together with expedited proposal, negotiation and/or definitization of contracts that are critical to RMD and Naval Power/NIS/SS Programs.

The opportunity to develop skills to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance; implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision. Please note that the ability and willingness to travel domestically for customer negotiations, program reviews, and other engagements will be necessary when COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

This is a remote position, but some travel to the Portsmouth, RI facility will be required to support customer meetings/reviews and program requirements. Therefore, applicants must be located within commuting distance of the Portsmouth, RI facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 5 years of experience (3 years with advanced degree) in the field of Contract Management, Negotiations, Finance, Supply Chain, Program Management or related fields 
• US Government contract experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, finance or related field
• Experience in preparation and negotiation of proposals/contract.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience working with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations 
• Experience working with OTAs
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project) 
• Ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and support the business leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives.

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.

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
 

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.