Director, Global Contracts (Hybrid)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Global Contracts who will support the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Contracts and Strategy & International (S&I) international subsidiaries’ Contracts leads, programs and cross-functional teams in any international direct commercial sale contract pursuits, proposals, and negotiations as requested by the SBU Contracts teams and leaders. Support may also include supplier negotiation support.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years’ experience
Experience in international contract proposal development and contract negotiations, including negotiating terms and conditions
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the ITAR Foreign Military Sales (FMS) exemption and ITAR Part 130 reporting process
Knowledge and strong compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-bribery internal policies and controls
MBA or Juris Doctor
Leadership experience within a geographically dispersed team
Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
Exposure to Offsets and experience negotiating with international suppliers

Responsibilities

Reinforce international contracting compliance requirements across the business
Lead and continuously develop Global SBU team to maintain international SME functional excellence as a key resource to the business
Work across the enterprise to shape opinions of key stakeholders, balance competing priorities while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Recognize business and contractual issues when proposing and negotiating international contracts, while exercising good judgment as a leader and taking a proactive approach to problem-solving
Seek innovative contracting techniques to ensure mutually benefitting outcomes for international customers, Raytheon, as well as the international partners (end users)
Identify international contracting business needs and develop best practice tools, processes, and guidance
Conduct targeted training in international contracting topics
Ensure proactive engagement with other functions including Global Industrialization, Offset Agreements team, Treasury, Tax, Legal Entity Committee, International legal team
Be a leadership team member of the Global Contracts team that includes collaborating with Global Contracts leadership team and advising Global Contracts lead on Travel to support SBU needs as needed, including to global customer locations