RTX BBN Technologies

PrincipalSpecialist-Contracts

$155–215k ~AI est. Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Principal Specialist - Contracts at RTX BBN Technologies. Skills: Contract management, Government contracts, Proposal development. Review and interpret transactions. Negotiate transactions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Limited travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience, Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Experience engaging directly with customers, Experience with US Government procurement and/or Other Transaction contracts, Experience with contract administration and negotiation of proposals and contracts of medium to high complexity, Willingness to support a hybrid role

Nice to Have

Time management and organizational skills, Communication and interpersonal skills, Demonstrated business judgment and problem-solving skills, Experience in leading and/or administering U. S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Experience working Sole Source Proposals, subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TINA), Experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions, Experience with OTAs, NDAs, and ACAs, Experience working with universities and familiarity with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Experience dealing with Global Trade issues and familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Experience interpreting and

What You'll Do.

Review and interpret transactions

Negotiate transactions

Advise on contract negotiations

Represent on contract negotiations

Advise on contract administration

Represent on contract administration

Support Import/Export compliance

Support CUI compliance

Facilitate communication with customer program team

Ensure coordination with customer program team

Participate in review of Terms and Conditions

Participate in analysis of Terms and Conditions

Participate in negotiation of Terms and Conditions

Adhere to standardized corporate procedures

Comply with compliance documentation

Respond to stakeholder inquiries

Disseminate customer contractual requirements

Act as liaison between internal customers

Act as liaison between external customers

Participate in front-end assessments of proposals

Conduct front-end assessments of proposals

Manage cost volume development

Work with pricing and estimating

Support proposal preparation

Support proposal submission

Participate in identifying potential contracts risks

Participate in identifying business risks

Support managing risks during contract execution

Work independently on day-to-day assignments

Collaborate with Manager for mentoring

Collaborate with Manager for oversight

Multi-task routine contract activities

Multi-task complex contract activities

Multi-task routine proposal activities

Multi-task complex proposal activities

Respond to unplanned quick response requirements

Copy edit Microsoft documents

Copy edit Adobe Acrobat documents

Ensure business compliance with company policy

Ensure business compliance with company practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional peers; Program managers; Finance; Legal

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-05 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON **Position Role Type:** Hybrid **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** 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 **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Top Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 RTX BBN Technologies is one of RTX’s premier research and development organizations. Our research portfolio transforms cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefits. We are seeking a contracts professional with business experience and initiative, who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, who can build and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships. At RTX BBN you will join a respected, high impact contracts team, where your contracts experience will support a diverse portfolio of existing and new business pursuits with Government customers, large prime contractors and commercial clients. The following position is to join our **BBN Technologies** team: **Role Overview:** As a Contracts -- Principal Specialist you will be responsible for a full spectrum of contract activities, including proposal preparation for both sole source and competitive pursuits, contract negotiations and awards, contract execution issues and administration, support closeouts, and ensuring alignment with contract terms, company policies, laws and regulations, and financial objectives for successful contract execution. You will work closely with program managers, finance, legal, and other cross-functional peers in support of proposal preparation, program gate reviews, program management reviews, and other contractual related matters affecting the b

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