Pre-Award, Principal Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-500 ~ 1001 Cheri Wy ~ BLDG 500, Ste 300, 400, 500

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.  

Raytheon is seeking a Pre-Award, Principal Specialist with preferred program or project management experience. In this position, you will be the manager of all proposal activities following FAR-15. You will require exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as you lead a cross-functional team responsible for providing material quotes to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

This opportunity is with the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) mission area, Product Support sub-mission area of Raytheon. In this role you will be the Pre-Award Program Manager for the DLA Spares Program, responsible for $20 million in Bookings of the Program’s Annual Operating Plan. You will report to the Program Manager for the DLA Spares Program that is Raytheon’s consumable material supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency for all Raytheon Systems.

**This is onsite position at our Louisville, KY.

**Relocation assistance is NOT currently available.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for business growth (Bookings).
• Responsible for contractual monthly quote-output goals as established with DLA.
• Managing a cross-functional team directly supporting material proposals and Program growth.
• Responsible for managing the workflow of proposal activities and prioritizes and orchestrates output based upon Program and Customer priorities.
• Coordinates and maintains regular internal and external communication between Raytheon OEMs and the Customer.
• Maintaining positive Customer relationships through frequent communication/engagements and providing documented performance statistics.
• Establishing and maintaining positive Raytheon OEM Program relationships and familiarity to support platform material requirements.
• Represent Raytheon to the Customer as required.

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a 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’ experience
• Prior experience with program/project management
• Prior experience leading and or managing

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated Project Management or PMP certification.
• Experience supporting Government Proposals and material pricing.
• Familiarity of the Defense Logistics Agency and associated acquisition processes and procedures.
• Experience working cross-Business relationships and alignments focused on meeting Govt Customer requirements.
• Basis of Estimates Writer certification.
• Customer service oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel and Project).

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.
• Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• 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.
• Location:   Louisville, KY
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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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