Principal Specialist, Contracts

About RTX

Raytheon Saudi Arabia a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX and has more than fifty years of continuous presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) providing defense and security solutions to government and commercial customers. RTX’s innovative solutions and services are increasingly developed utilizing the regional supplier ecosystem, that contributes to the region’s lasting security and economic development.

Job Summary

The holder of this position will be Responsible for the drafting, negotiation, and management of new agreements and contract clauses in line with corporate guidelines, supporting in conducting contracts risk and opportunity analysis. Assist, lead and support during customer negotiations and decision making including, but not limited to, escalating subjects to senior management when required for resolution. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to corporate contract processes, policies, and approval of contracts, leading the approvals required for the Legal, Contracts & Compliance function.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the drafting, negotiation, and management of new agreements and contract clauses in line with corporate guidelines.
• providing support during customer negotiations and decision making including, but not limited to, escalating subjects to senior management
• Conduct contracts risk and opportunity analysis, providing the business with clear advice to mitigate its corresponding contractual risks.
• Assist, lead and support in decision making including, but not limited to, escalating subjects to senior management when required for resolution.
• Work with the business functions (Legal, Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Senior Leadership across the sites to ensure appropriate contractual requirements are included in business cases.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to corporate contract processes, policies, and approval of contracts, leading the approvals required for the Legal, Contracts & Compliance function.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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’ experience.

Operational Impact:

Demonstrated ability to achieve day-to-day objectives that significantly influence operational results within the designated work area. Experience managing small projects or processes autonomously, with limited oversight.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Proven track record in addressing general and complex problems that require an understanding of broader issues. Ability to analyze issues and draw from prior experience to implement effective solutions and make moderate improvements to processes, systems, or products.

Effective Communication:

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders both within and outside of the department. Experience in liaising with external parties such as customers and vendors, effectively conveying policies, practices, and procedures at an operational level.