Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Overview

• Date Posted: 2026-10-27
• Location: US-CA-REMOTE (Remote)
• Role Type: Remote
• Security Clearance: DoD Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
• Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

This role supports the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) product line within the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit. The position is for a Contracts Specialist (P3) supporting the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) program, which includes complex development and production efforts executed under a prime contractor relationship rather than directly with the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive contract management support across the full program lifecycle, including:
  • Customer communication
  • Proposal development
  • Contract execution
  • Change management
  • Ensuring compliance with contractual and organizational requirements
• Provide contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve organizational objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), support proposal reviews and coordination, and participate in negotiation and contractual agreements across all phases of contract execution and contract administration.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by gathering detailed information, applying critical thinking, identifying creative contracting techniques, and proactively coordinating with stakeholders.
• Manage contractual scope, terms, and conditions to ensure work aligns with the overall contract scope.
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture, and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting organizational policies and standards.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they arise.
• Provide guidance on contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations and supporting mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Travel as needed to meet with the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 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 of experience.
• Experience working with U.S. Government contracts under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience in one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Legal, Subcontracts, Supply Chain and/or Procurement.
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TCPDA) formerly Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), including preparing disclosures.
• Experience supporting proposal and contract actions requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective, meaningful, and sustaining relationships with internal and external customers based on respect and trust.
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of goals, including communicating and guiding executive leadership.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Experience maintaining compliance with TCPDA formerly TINA.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD
• Benefits may include 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 depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance and business unit/company performance.

Location & Remote Work Requirements

• Remote roles work primarily offsite (from home).
• The employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
• The successful candidate must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).
• As part of the hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Application Notes

• Application window anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; the window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business necessity.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes as applicable. Provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable law.