Subcontract Specialist

RTX; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to join the Air & Space Defense Systems unit in a fast-paced environment on onsite work in the United States. The role focuses on multi-year development and production subcontracts, SOWs, and T&Cs with suppliers and DoD partners.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with supplier contracts, subcontracts, and a current Top Secret clearance. Federal regulations knowledge and collaboration across cross-functional teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• University degree with 5+ years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience working with supplier contracts.
• Minimum 3 years experience specifically with subcontracts.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required before start; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide subcontract management strategy to meet customer obligations and company objectives.
• Analyze RFPs, develop proposals, negotiate terms, and handle contract administration from pursuit to closeout.
• Manage subcontract terms to ensure work stays within scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft T&Cs and pricing proposals.
• Review cost structures for labor, materials, and production to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Supplier contracts

Subcontracts

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

DoD subcontract experience

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-15Country:United States of America

Location:US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.Raytheon is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to join the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This role will support one of the program areas within the space portfolio and other exciting new business pursuits within this product line. The candidate will be responsible for multi-year development and production service subcontracts requiring ongoing oversight and administration of specifications, statements of work (SOW), and terms and conditions. This role will interface heavily with subcontractors’ cross-functional teams and lower-tier suppliers to ensure subcontractors provide on-time delivery of compliant product/service. This role will require management of large competitive pursuits and on-contract program growth.

What You Will Do

• Provide subcontract management strategy to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies.

• Provide analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, teaming agreement negotiation and execution, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreement execution, and general contract administration from pursuit to award to closeout.

• Manage subcontract terms and conditions to ensure work is performed within the overall subcontract scope.

• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals.

• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Provide guidance regarding subcontract and business issues, advising management of subcontract rights and obligations; as well as possible mitigation of subcontract / program risks.

• Work independently in a fast-paced / multitask environment.

• Take ownership of all responsibilities and execution of tasking to completion/resolution.

• Escalate topics that require management awareness and participation.

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

• Minimum 5 years experience working with supplier contracts.

• Minimum 3 years experience specifically with subcontracts

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

• Experience preparing and negotiating subcontracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD).

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.

• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.