Principal Specialist, Contracts (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Tucson-based role requires analyzing RFPs, coordinating contract reviews, and negotiating terms, including commercial aspects. You will review estimates at completion and support program management with contract administration, guiding senior management on contractual risks and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration across finance, procurement, and legal teams, with a focus on DoD-related contracts and security clearance requirements in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 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 procurement, contracts, and global trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Conduct proposal reviews and coordination
• Negotiate contracts (may include commercial Terms and Conditions)
• Review estimate at completion (EAC)
• Support program management and execution reviews
• Provide general contract administration support
• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

Skills

Finance

Supply Chain

Subcontracts

Procurement

Acquisitions

Contracts

Global Trade

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We value broad 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

• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs)


• Conduct proposal reviews and coordination


• Negotiate contracts (may include commercial Terms and Conditions)


• Review estimate at completion (EAC)


• Support program management and execution reviews


• Provide general contract administration support


• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues


• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies


• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

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:

• Finance


• Supply Chain


• Subcontracts


• Procurement


• Acquisitions


• Contracts


• and/or Global Trade

Qualifications We Prefer Active US Government issued security clearance Department of War (DoW) Contracts experience.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

Work Location This position is at our campus 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.

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.

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

Other Information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.