[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Hunt Valley, MD # Prin Contracts Specialist Hunt Valley, MD $167,900 per year Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted September 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/516169E632EC47FE81BAA5651ED1101A/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Prin Contracts Specialist ## Job description Prin Contracts Specialist Description _Who We Are_ Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area\. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! _About This Role_ The Principal Contracts Specialist shall proactively provide support to contract management and directors of a particular Business Unit in administering government, international and commercial contracts\. S/he will support all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre\-proposal activities through contract closure\. In performing this role, the Principal Contracts Specialist will: - Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions and coordinate with their supervisor\. - Participate in bid/no bid decisions and proposal review meetings\. - Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact\-finding and DCAA audits, and support negotiations\. - Proactively administer a variety of contracts \(government/commercial, domestic/international\) of all types \(cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, award fee, IDIQ, time and material, etc\.\) and modifications thereto\. Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required contract\-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company\. - Remain actively engaged with \(and serve as an integral member of\) designated program teams and develop strong interfaces with Hunt Valley personnel in other functional areas\. - Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance \(contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments\), and notify contract managers or directors of potential non\-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company\. - Identify and administer contract changes, and coordinate resolution of contract issues with your supervisors\. - Actively administer the closeout of completed contracts\. - Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements\. - Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance \(such as, identifying to Legal non\-standard or potentially high\-risk terms and conditions\) prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations\. - Perform other contract\-related duties as assigned\. _Required Skills:_ - Solid knowledge and understanding of basic contracting principles and all contract types\. - Excellent interpersonal skills\. - Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and governing regulations \(including FAR/DFAR\)\. - Demonstrated experience in contract administration\. - Basic understanding of business agreements and general business practices, - Working knowledge of subcontracting practices, accounting, finance, pricing, and estimating principles, and business law\. - Basic knowledge of international contract terms, ITAR and US import and export regulations\. - Basic knowledge of commercial contracting terms \(FAR part 12, GSA, etc\.\) - Solid oral/written communication and organizational skills\. - Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management - Ability to manage multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines\. - High integrity and an unyielding commitment to compliance\. - Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally\. - Personal computer skill proficiency _Qualifications_ - BA/BS degree\. Law or MBA degree a plus\. + 7 years’ minimum experience with federal, commercial and some international contracts\. - Actively pursuing professional certificates in government contracts is a plus\. - Member NCMA preferred\. - Security clearance a plus\. _How We Care_ At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- Flexible Work Schedules \- Education Assistance \- Career Development & Training Opportunities \- Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\) \- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding \- Paid Parental Leave _Are you a Military Veteran?_ Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 \- $167,900 per year\. ### EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. ### Recruiting Company Textron Systems ### Primary Location US-Maryland-Hunt Valley ### Job Function Legal ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Individual Contributor ### Job Type Experienced ### Shift First Shift ### Relocation Available ### Job Posting 09/01/2026, 12:22:30 PM ### Job Number 344805 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: Hunt Valley, MD - Pay: $167,900 per year[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/516169E632EC47FE81BAA5651ED1101A/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Intern - Contracts - Hunt Valley, MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/597070c37d0afd8fa2b4/) Hunt Valley, MD ### [2027 Intern - Intellectual Property - Hunt Valley, MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/57c2e25fa05ab75ea503/) Hunt Valley, MD ### [2027 Intern - Pricing & Estimating - Hunt Valley, MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/e1610117417b217a3e13/) Hunt Valley, MD ### [Aerosonde Flight Crew](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/5dd920791b9b2c73809a/) Hunt Valley, MD ### [External Pilot](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/2ebaeacefee79a35c070/) Hunt Valley, MD ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer Prin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/dc14fa728c90d89a8fb1/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Systems Engineer Prin - E6](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/79ee7a6f7542bf63a5c4/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL ### [Prin Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/ea944907f2c99bd48d34/) General Dynamics · Bothell, WA, US ### [Prin Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/e3cd13ae3a2e07312399/) General Dynamics · San Diego, CA, US ### [Import Export Anst Prin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9d65ad5b33902142f830/) BAE Systems · Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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