Principal Procurement Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-06-16



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We have an exciting opportunity as a principal procurement specialist who will be responsible for the procurement activities associated with the Naval Power Closed In Weapons Systems Team (CIWS) that provides dedicated support managing procurements of multiple technologies for the CIWS program. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic growth-oriented environment that supports a broad portfolio of programs and reports to the Sr. Procurement Manager.

What You Will Do:

Review of SOW’s (Statements of Work) and In-house estimates
Creating PIA/NDA’s (Proprietary Information Agreement/ Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Aid in Drive the success for metrics, Late to Place, Late to Dock, Delinquent Material, etc.
Obtaining Proposal/Quotation activities from prospective subcontractors and employing various techniques to analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability.
Evaluating, identifying, and selecting suppliers and business partners.
Supplier negotiations (price, schedules, terms & conditions)
Conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule.
Monitoring and reporting cost, schedule and status of suppliers and recommends or implements corrective action as necessary.
Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Business and Programs. Managing Supplier's critical path in support of key program milestones
Engage with Business EXIM, Legal, Sr. Leaders, and Gate Reviews
Negotiating and administering multiple General Acquisitions/Subcontracts efforts simultaneously
Preparing General Acquisitions/Subcontracts documentation in accordance with established company, customer, and government regulations
Managing suppliers and Purchase Orders (PO) from creation through delivery in a depot environment
Traveling 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field.
Experience with purchase order management, Negotiations, internal, across the businesses, external with suppliers.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) or within other heavily regulated industries such as space, aviation, power generation
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with Government contracts, processes, and procedures.
Experience with proposals and understanding of all phases of sourcing, procurement execution to include price negotiation reductions and terms and conditions.
Experience with automation tools.
Previous experience with integrated supply chain, including strategic procurement.
Experience interfacing with senior management on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.
Six Sigma and productivity improvement experience
Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
Experience with Price Cost Analysis
Experience with Microsoft Office products (excel, Word, Power Point)
SAP System or PRISM Experience

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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