Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts supporting the Advanced Integrated Surface Sensors (AISS) sub-strategic business unit within the Advanced Technology (AT) organization. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology business incubates capabilities that fuel the future of defense. With a focus on cutting-edge components to full-scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we shape the systems and solutions that advance how tomorrow’s battles are fought and won. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems in collaboration with leading research and development organizations, defense agencies, peers and partners to create a safer, more secure world. We bring the backing of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s missions and to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

Advanced Technology focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon.  The selected individual will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administration a wide ranging portfolio of contracts and proposals within the Next Generation Sensors/Microelectronics (NGSM) and Strategic Growth portfolios in AISS.  Primary responsibilities will include supporting key pursuits within the portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating terms and conditions with Government and non-Government customers, and providing contractual guidance.

Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), proposal reviews and coordination, contract negotiation, support program management and executive reviews and general contract administration.
• 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.
• Taking an active role in the growth of yourself and others to meet both career and organizational goals.
• Opportunities to gain significant experience working on a wide array of high value and fast-paced competitive proposals.

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 or supply chain
   

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and in scope Top Secret clearance
• Contractual acumen with demonstrated proficiency in contracts fundamentals with knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
• Experience managing development contracts in a fast-paced competitive environment
• Proven record of responsiveness with strong 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.

Learn More & Apply Now

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

The position is primarily onsite in Tewksbury, MA, with the potential for a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence up to several days per week, to be coordinated with the supervisor.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Click the following link to learn more about Advanced Technology.

https://www.rtx.com/raytheon/what-we-do/advanced-technology

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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.htm

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 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.

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