Manager, Contracts-AFS (Onsite)

RTX • McKinney, TX

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. The Advanced Fighter Systems (AFS) Contracts team is looking for a Manager, Contracts who seizes the chance to immerse themselves with several top talent teams to accept and take on some of Raytheon’s most intriguing and unique contractual opportunities. The successful candidate will lead a significant portion of our $1B portfolio. This position is tailored for a highly motivated, well-organized Contracts professional who embraces, thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a focus on professional growth and career advancement. This position is on-site. In this role, you will be responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, coordination of invoicing, fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. You will need to utilize regular application of thorough business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, the Manager, Contracts is required to work closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio. This position will have 1 direct report. The successful candidate will work with both internal and external customers to ensure programs' performance, provide guidance, and influence outcomes to achieve desired results. This role is eligible for a Sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date
• Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management/Administration, Procurement/Acquisitions, or Finance
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts

Nice To Haves

• Ability to partner with others, work in a team environment, and defer to management as appropriate
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in an environment with established company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective and sustaining relationships with customers
• Experience in a position requiring multi-tasking and handling several assignments concurrently or similar project management or coordination
• Experience working in SAP environments

Responsibilities

• Be the Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, day-to-day administration
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
• Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution
• Effectively communicate with leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization
• Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business result
• Manage 1 direct report
• Work onsite (40 hours per week) at our McKinney, TX location

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

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