Principal Specialist, Contracts, Javelin (Remote)

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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.

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Contracts in the Precision Fires & Maneuver (PF&M) portfolio within the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Business Unit. 

In this role, you will be responsible for helping lead, manage, and administer contracts within the Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) production contracts portfolio supporting the Production Lead for the Raytheon side of the JJV covering an existing multi-year firm fixed contract and being involved in the definitization of multiple Undefinitized Contract Action (UCAs). The portfolio will include contracts that contain both  Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Plus Fixed Fee type Contract Line Items (CLINs).

The position will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a key outside partner in Lockheed Martin Corporation.

This position offers remote work location. A low volume of periodic travel will be required to customer locations and to Tucson, AZ.

Success in this position is defined as being a business partner with the assigned teams.  Enablers for success include being able to effectively multitask; familiar with DoD contracting; and demonstrate good communication skills to be able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP) related to production, development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain.
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure …