Principal Specialist, Contracts

RTX

Principal Specialist, Contracts managing contracts within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) program area at RTX. Advising and negotiating contract matters and engaging with cross-functional teams for resolution.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with company policies and U.S. Government regulations. Proven ability to manage complex contractual issues while fostering positive customer relationships and achieving business objectives.

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Contract NegotiationContracts AdministrationU.S. Government ContractsFederal Acquisition RegulationsProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementSubcontracts AdministrationEstimating and PricingSupply Chain ManagementContract DraftingContract Interpretation

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementCustomer ObligationsBusiness Unit Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters
Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution
Draft, interpret, and manage contract documents in support of Contracts and the Business Unit
Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results
Some Domestic and International travel will be required to meet with the customer (approximately 2-4 times per year)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 of experience
Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Subcontracts Administration, Program/Project Management, Estimating and Pricing (E&P) or Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays