Principal Specialist, Contracts – Alternate Missions and Space (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-29

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

 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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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’s Advanced Technology (AT) 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 have an opening for a Principal Specialist, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Alternate Missions and Space (AM&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon.

This unique and challenging role will include supporting program execution, key pursuits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing contractual guidance, developing Intellectual Property strategies and novel contracting approaches. Please note that this role is designated as onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

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 position is eligible for relocation and Sign-On bonus!

What You Will Do

• •Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts.
• •Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
• •Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA).
• •Review Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• •Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses.
• •Negotiate contracts.
• •Support program management and execution reviews.
• •Develop Intellectual Property and investment strategy.
• •Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• •Minimal domestic travel required.

What You Will Learn

• •Contract with multiple Government and non-Government customers via traditional and non-traditional contract vehicles.
• •Take an active role in the growth of yourself and others to meet both career and organizational goals.

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 / administration, program / project management, supply chain, sub-contracts or procurement
• •Experience with US Government Contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
• •Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Top Secret) 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

• •Experience managing development contracts and proposals in a fast pace competitive environment
• •Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification
• •Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
• •Experience mentoring others to communicate business strategies that identify appropriate opportunities for balanced business deals when preparing collaborative agreements.
• •Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade various stakeholders

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

This position is offering relocation assistance to Tucson, AZ site location; learn more on our site here: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , 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