Associate Director, Contracts Advanced Technology, Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Advanced Emerging Technologies (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. This is a unique role requiring contractual strategic and leadership focus on the execution of major development efforts as well as key competitive pursuits across multiple customers. Additional contractual strategic focus areas include areas of commonality across large development programs within the Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Sub-Strategic Business Unit – potential execution issues, change management, and intellectual property. This role includes leadership of a Contracts team supporting two portfolios (Advanced Hypersonic Weapons and Advanced Emerging Technologies) within AE&S, with direct supervisory responsibility for a team of six (6) Contracts professionals. Please note that this role is designated as onsite in Tucson, Arizona. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology (AT) business incubates capabilities that fuel the future of defense. With a focus on cutting-edge components to full-scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we shape the systems and solutions that advance how tomorrow’s battles are fought and won. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems in collaboration with leading research and development organizations, defense agencies, peers and partners to create a safer, more secure world. We bring the backing of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s missions and to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Raytheon provides the industry’s most advanced end-to-end solutions, delivering the advantage of one innovative partner that connects vision with precision to detect, track, intercept and neutralize threats. We’re on a mission to create a safer future by being the place our customers turn to tackle their most complex challenges. Our broad portfolio includes air and missile defense systems, precision weapons, radars, command and control systems, and advanced defense technologies. Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. We value your skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. This position is eligible for Relocation and a Sign-On bonus!

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Experience with US Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Experience leading a team
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership in a complex, fast-paced environment, where prioritization and mentorship of junior contracts professionals is required to be effective
Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust leading to developing fair solutions to complex problems
Demonstrated ability to understand, quantify, and communicate contractual and financial risk
Significant knowledge of contract formation with a broad understanding of risk, terms and conditions, and contractual mitigations while complying with internal policies
Advanced Degrees such as Juris Doctor or MBA

Responsibilities

Provide visible, active leadership and collaboration with program and functional leaders in support of overall program success
Provide strategic guidance beginning prior to receipt of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and continuing through program execution – these activities include understanding contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks
Guide and mentor team members on proposal and negotiation excellence, contract execution, and other contract support
Monitor, track, and provide escalation support during contract negotiations.
Review Estimates at Completion (EACs)
Support program management and execution reviews
Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management regarding contractual and business issues
Ensure that team members’ work follows company processes and policies