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RTX

Principal Specialist, Contracts

RTX

. Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, proposal analysis, and compliance with company policies while providing strategic guidance on contractual rights and obligations. Possesses strong experience in program management and risk mitigation within the context of government contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract NegotiationProposal AnalysisProgram ManagementDoD Secret Security ClearanceContract Administration

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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationProposal AnalysisContract AdministrationRisk MitigationEstimate At Completion (EAC) Review
Soft Skills
Advisory SkillsCoordination Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
DoD Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Requests For Proposals (RFPs)FinanceSupply ChainSubcontractsProcurementAcquisitionsGlobal TradeDepartment of War (DoW) Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Conduct proposal reviews and coordination
  • Negotiate contracts, including potentially commercial Terms and Conditions
  • Review estimate at completion (EAC)
  • Support program management and execution reviews
  • Provide general contract administration support
  • Guide senior management regarding contractual and business issues
  • Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies
  • Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 with one or more of: Finance, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Procurement, Acquisitions, Contracts, and/or Global Trade
  • U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
  • Active U.S. Government-issued security clearance preferred
  • Department of War (DoW) Contracts experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available (not guaranteed)