Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Tucson is seeking a Principal Specialist, Contracts to lead RFP analysis, proposal development, and contract administration for a portfolio of complex, classified programs.

You will collaborate with portfolio directors, program managers, and engineering teams to shape agreements and ensure performance in a fast‑paced, security‑minded environment.

This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; relocation and sign‑on bonuses are available.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree is a plus and may reduce required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFP analysis, proposal development, reviews, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Serve as a key contributor through pre-proposal planning, proposal development, and program startup.
• Partner with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to ensure contract performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues.
• Ensure negotiated terms comply with policies and requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on rights, obligations, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Contract management

Program management

Business management

Finance

Supply chain

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Raytheon has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon.

This role is part of a team supporting a vast and complex portfolio of classified programs and key pursuits. The successful candidate will provide strategic contracting leadership, guide complex proposal and negotiation activities, and serve as a trusted business partner to Program Leadership in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supporting major pursuits, advising stakeholders, developing Intellectual Property strategies and agreements, and shaping innovative contracting approaches.

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.

This position is designated onsite at Raytheon Tucson.

This position is eligible for a Sign-On bonus and Relocation Assistance

What You Will Do

• Lead RFP analysis, proposal development and reviews, negotiations, contract execution, and overall contract administration.
• Serve as a key contributor throughout pre-proposal planning, proposal development, negotiation, and program startup.
• Partner with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to ensure successful contract performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues.
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Interface with customers regarding correspondence, contract changes, and issue resolution.

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 in contracts management, program management, business management, finance and / or supply chain
• Defense industry experience or experience working in a classified environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active transferrable DoD Top-Secret
• Strong contractual acumen with knowledge of US Government Acquisition FAR and DFARS
• Experience with OTAs, CRADAs, or other Intellectual Property agreements
• Experience managing development contracts in a dynamic, competitive environment
• Demonstrated responsiveness, time management, and organizational skills

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.

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. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

Raytheon In Tucson: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location

Raytheon Advance Technology: Advanced Technology | Raytheon

Clearance Information: 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.html

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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.