Contracts Manager

RTX • Tucson, AZ

13d • $107,500 - $204,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring a Contracts Manager to lead contract management activities throughout the lifecycle of production contracts supporting the Javelin Weapons System as part of the Javelin Joint Venture. The role supports proposal development, contract management and administration, and compliance with company policies and customer requirements. The primary customer is the Department of War (DoW). The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in contracts and/or subcontracts, procurement, or acquisitions management or administration.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one; the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract administration and change management, including proposal preparation and contract negotiations with the Department of War.
• Experience guiding and supporting junior team members on contractual complexities.
• Experience identifying and resolving business and contractual issues affecting program performance.
• Knowledge of financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with program offices, team leads, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and recommend actions that ensure compliance with company policies and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage contractual agreements, ensuring terms and conditions are met.
• Provide contract administration support by tracking performance, managing changes, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with program management, legal, finance, and supply chain teams to support alignment and successful contract execution.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues and recommend solutions for business and program risks.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for contractual matters and maintain strong business relationships.
• Advise program management on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal preparation, including review of cost estimates, pricing structures, and delivery schedules.
• Travel periodically to customer locations for Program Management Reviews and other meetings as required.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager