Principal Contracts Specialist, Localization

Raytheon; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 488,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and aerospace company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Principal Contracts Specialist who will support the Contracts function for RSA’s Localization portfolio. The role entails providing contracts support for various projects aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong contract negotiation skills. This position operates onsite, contributing to strategic partnerships across the region.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
• Experience in administering contracts including proposal preparation and change management.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead various contractual activities associated with localization projects.
• Provide contracts support in both concept development and execution stages.
• Implement solutions to contractual issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-01-21
Country: Saudi Arabia
Location: ZSAU01115: RTN SA Riyadh Front HQ Expat, 9054 King Khaled International Airport Street, S1, King Khaled International Airport District, Riyadh, 01, 13413-3677, Saudi Arabia
Position Role Type: Onsite

About Us: Raytheon Saudi Arabia, a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX, is a defense and aerospace company that supports the Kingdom\'s military and civil defense requirements, as well as its long-term economic vision. The company, based in Riyadh, makes and integrates air and missile defense radars, precision weapons, and command-and-control systems, and provides support services related to the use of these products. Raytheon Saudi Arabia builds on more than 50 years of partnership between RTX and the Kingdom. Raytheon Saudi Arabia will help the Kingdom realize its Vision 2030 economic plan through partnerships with universities and professional training programs to prepare a new generation of Saudis in the workforce. The company will help create desirable jobs for Saudis, diversify the Kingdom\'s industrial base and expand economic opportunities for local businesses. Visit us at Home | Raytheon Saudi Arabia

Job Summary: Raytheon (RTX) is offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Principal Contracts Specialist to join our dynamic team at Raytheon Saudi Arabia (RSA) Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role operates within a globally focused, matrix-driven environment and is integral to our mission of fostering strategic partnerships and delivering impactful solutions. Reporting directly to the RSA Contracts Associate Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Contracts function for RSA’s Localization portfolio. This exciting position involves contributing to a range of current and future projects that align with and advance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. In this role, the individual will cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and key external partners, including KSA Ministries and other quasi-governmental entities. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracting and demonstrate a deep understanding of Middle Eastern cultural and business practices. 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

• Co-leading various contractual activities associated with RSA’s localization portfolio. This includes correspondence management, supporting credit claim requests, execution support, and customer interfacing activities.
• Providing contracts support in both the concept development and execution stages of localization projects.
• Recognize business and contractual issues in project performance, implement solutions, carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.
• Support project management and execution reviews.
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Take ownership of complex project/contract issues and use knowledge of situational dynamics to establish personal engagement strategies to resolve them.
• Ensure successful governance/compliance with RTX Company Policies and Export/Import obligations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor\'s degree required. A Graduate or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, or another related field or an LL.M or JD in Law is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for 3 additional years of experience.
• Experience in administering contracts (e.g. proposal preparation, contract negotiation, change management).

Qualifications We Value

• Demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management, organization skills, and multi-tasking across multiple projects/tasks.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing; strong analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in GCC countries.
• International negotiations experience.
• Experience in a Customer-facing role.
• Computer proficiency, experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and shared data bases.
• Understanding and use of Import and Export controls, compliance, and licensing.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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