Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Contracts
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Draft, review, interpret, negotiate, and manage complex agreements to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer requirements
- Advise and represent the organization in moderate to complex contract negotiations and contract administration matters
- Conduct front-end assessments of contractual and legal risk while negotiating and executing agreements in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and suppliers to support contract acquisition, execution, and fulfillment
- Represent the organization with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government agencies
- Resolve business and technical issues by identifying risk, applying sound contractual judgment, and recommending effective solutions
- Advise leadership on contractual rights and obligations and recommend strategies to mitigate program and business risk
- Compile, analyze, and maintain contract-related data and documentation to support decision-making and compliance
- Manage small projects or processes independently with minimal oversight
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across contracting and procurement processes
- Utilize supplier-specific templates, training materials, and standard work to ensure consistency and compliance
- Track and log turnbacks to identify trends and support process optimization
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Experience negotiating contracts, including development and interpretation of terms and conditions
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Experience supporting U.S. Government (USG) contracts
- Experience within a supply chain, procurement, or subcontracting environment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcontract administrationrisk assessmentdata analysiscontract compliancecontract managementproject managementprocess optimizationterms and conditions developmentsupplier management
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsjudgmentnegotiationcustomer service
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)