Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S), a Joint Venture (JV) between Raytheon and Rafael is seeking a proven, high performing Contracts Specialist to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on a global scale. This role will include activities supporting capture and execution of contracts for the Iron Dome AUR production as well as subcontracts in support of general operation of the business.

Summary:

The R2S contracts team focuses on key pursuits as well as the execution of development and production efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business for R2S. This position offers learning opportunities with face-to-face time with multiple levels of leadership, work in a non-siloed environment, and the encouragement and support to learn about our joint venture and international customer.

The program requires a strategic, forward-thinking Contracts point of contact that can provide support to a complex program area. The position will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in an exciting, collaborative team environment and working a high number of contract actions. Enablers for success include being able to effectively multitask; familiarity with DoD contracting; and demonstration of good communication skills to be able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP) and negotiate contracts, ensuring that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• Conduct proposal reviews, general contract administration support and coordinate customer responses.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Basis of Estimate (BoE).
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Work closely with the R2S department heads, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Capture team, and Supply Chain to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals.
• Provide guidance to senior stakeholders regarding contractual & business issues, rights & obligations, and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and at least 5 years of subcontract; or a combination of education, or related military and/or work experience equal to five or more years.\
• At least two years’ experience in contracts/subcontracts administration, proposal preparation or other account management/finance/procurement/legal/program management experience including negotiations, and/or sales.
• At least three years’ experience working in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, or PowerPoint)
• At least two years working experience with FAR/DFAR compliance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience in a government contracting environment with DoD and non-DoD customers.

Work Location: Hybrid; 90% remote with travel to our Arlington, VA office as required.
*There is a preference for the candidate to live in the east coast time zone.

Travel: 10%; mainly within the United States with some overseas travel.

Why R2S? If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9/80 work schedule), more than the average time off that we encourage employees to take, a holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

R2S is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202