Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 have an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting our portfolio for the F-15 APG-82(V)1 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) production programs within the Fire Control Radar Products (FCRP) program area. Responsibilities will include partnering with the Program Manager, Finance Manager, Chief Engineer, and functional program team members to review and understand contractual requirements and support the preparation and submission of proposals. The successful candidate will work in a challenging, fast-paced environment reporting to the Senior Manager, Contracts for FCRP Production Programs.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Legal and be a critical member of the Program Management Office (PMO)

• Own contract management/administration actions on proposals and contracts across the acquisition life cycle

• Identify risks, assessing performance requirements scope applicability, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, and managing the contracts in the portfolio post-award

• Manage customer relationships to ensure key customer desires are met

• Interface with customers during the contract execution phase and must be prepared to advise the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract, offering solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks, acting as a focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters, change management, and driving contractual issues to closure

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 administering U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) (to include proposal preparation and/or review, contract negotiation, change management)

• Experience working proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly known as the TINA) 

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and/or Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with proposals and contract administration of both production and development contracts

• Experience with Incentive-type contracts, such as Fixed-Price Incentive Firm (CPIF) contracts and Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) contracts

• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Working knowledge in the use and application of APEX, ICMS and SAP

• Existing Secret Clearance

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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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.

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.

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