Principal Specialist, Procurement

RTX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to join the RSS Program Team. The role manages domestic subcontracts, partners with Program Office and Engineering to define procurement strategies, and leads negotiations across various subcontract types.

The candidate will ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and export controls, while coordinating post-award activities and supplier performance. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with subcontract compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and export controls; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer multiple subcontract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials).
• Evaluate and select suppliers and business partners.
• Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements and related documents.
• Define procurement strategies with Program Office and Engineering; develop SOWs.
• Solicit proposals and perform cost/price and technical viability analyses.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and status of subcontractors; recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare POs and related documentation per RIS directives.
• Manage suppliers to meet RIS requirements with quality and delivery.
• Post-award management of POs and PIAs; execute Long-Term Agreements.
• Identify opportunities for small business participation.
• Minimal travel.

Skills

Subcontracts management

SAP (PRISM)

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

NCMA Certification

CAM experience

Earned Value management experience

Tools

SAP (PRISM) software

Job description

Job Details

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

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: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About the Company

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.

Position Overview

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to join the Raytheon Sensor Systems (RSS) Program Team within the Supplier Integrated Product team. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Subcontracts managing medium and high complexity procurements for multiple RSS Other Programs. As a Subcontracts Manager you will manage subcontracts (domestic) and represent the Supply Chain organization at various levels on functional and cross-functional teams to drive business success.

What You Will Do

• Negotiate and administer multiple subcontract types, to include but not limited to, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Time and Materials, as well as development/R&D efforts.
• Evaluate, identify, and select suppliers and business partners.
• Generate and negotiate Teaming Agreements and other related agreements.
• Work closely with Program Office representatives and Engineering to define and implement procurement strategies and develop subcontract Statements of Work.
• Solicit proposals from prospective subcontractors and employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price, technical capability and, financial viability, conducting investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule.
• Monitor and report cost, schedule, and status of subcontractors and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary.
• Preparing POs and PO documentation in accordance with company directives and RIS work instructions.
• Managing Suppliers to meet RIS requirements with the desired quality and delivery
• Post-award management of POs in accordance with company directives and RIS work instructions
• Preparing and executing PIAs
• Preparation and execution of Long-Term Agreements as required
• Identifying and developing opportunities for small business participation
• Minimal travel

Qualifications - Required

• 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 of experience Experience working within the SAP (PRISM) software application.
• Experience with subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position requires the ability to obtain a D.O.D. Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Raytheon Subcontracts, MPM, and/or EVM Certifications
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
• Direct experience in awarding and managing Cost type subcontracts
• NCMA Certification
• Previous Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Previous Earned Value (EV) experience
• Top Secret Clearance
• Experience managing critical strategic suppliers that are competitors and suppliers
• Experience leading executive and program level supplier reviews
• Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs

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.

Location & Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Company Overview

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.