Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Specialist, Contracts in Tucson, AZ to lead new pursuits and oversee contract execution for a complex NAM program. You will drive proposals, negotiate terms, and coordinate with portfolio directors, engineers, and finance to ensure on-time delivery and compliant contracts.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, proactive issue resolution, and developing strategic solutions across domestic and FMS contracts, with relocation

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience; minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience related to contracts management, program management, business management, finance, legal, supply chain processes and/or procurement.
• Experience with contracts, terms and conditions, RFPs, RFQs, FAR, DFARS or similar contracts related experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage contract execution.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they arise.
• Ensure negotiated terms comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance on contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Interface with customers for correspondence, changes, and issues.

Skills

Contracts management

Program management

Finance

Legal

Supply chain

Negotiations

RFPs/RFQs

FAR/DFARS

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

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 exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Development Contracts lead for a critical and growing program area within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. The successful applicant will lead new pursuits (proposals), as well as execution efforts (Contracts).

This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. Specific focus will be driving for on-time proposal delivery, current contract execution. Developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required. The program is a complex, legacy missile franchise program that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven. The portfolio includes FAR-based domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Navy (NAVAIR).

This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills for sound team collaboration.

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 clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

This is an onsite position based in Tucson, AZ and is offering relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and possible mitigation of contractual and programmatic risks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues.

What You Will Learn

• Contracting with multiple Government and non-Government customers via traditional and non-traditional contract vehicles.
• Take an active role in managing contracts and engaging directly with program leadership.
• Development and Production focused contracts to meet domestic, FMS and Subcontractor requirements.
• Business management reviews with leadership support such as quarterly EAC Reviews.

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 related to contracts management, program management, business management, finance, legal, supply chain processes and / or procurement
• Experience with contracts, terms and conditions, RFP's, RFQ's, FAR, DFARS or similar contracts related experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Wide experience in contracts negotiations, execution and administration of various contracts aspects (including price, Statements of Work, terms, etc.), and agreements such as Proprietary Information