Manager, Contracts – Advanced Effectors & Space (Onsite)
About The Position
Raytheon is hiring multiple Managers, Contracts to support the Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Sub-Strategic Business Unit within Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit. The group focuses on key pursuits and development efforts that support the future growth of the business. The role partners with program teams and internal and external stakeholders to support execution, lead pursuits, provide contractual guidance, and develop intellectual property strategies and novel contracting approaches. Contracts professionals serve as business partners, helping influence and execute balanced business deals with customers, partners, and suppliers. Successful candidates bring experience in risk assessment and negotiations, business acumen, and communication skills, as well as experience in DoD and international contracting and providing contractual and business guidance to program management leadership. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, with minimal travel. It requires an active, existing, and transferable U.S. government security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance to the Tucson site is offered.
Requirements
- Typically, 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 experience.
- Experience managing complex or varied contracts and/or subcontracts, including proposal preparation and contract negotiation for development, production, and/or service contracts in contract management, finance management, program management, engineering, or a similar capacity.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Active, in-scope Top Secret clearance.
- Proficiency in contracts fundamentals and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Strong understanding of the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
- Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, intellectual property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and build effective, respectful, trust-based relationships with internal and external customers.
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or Juris Doctor, or related contracts management certifications.
Responsibilities
- Work with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful contract execution.
- Advise senior management on contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
- Identify business and contractual issues in program performance and help implement solutions, completing tasks with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
- Lead RFP analysis, proposal development and reviews, proposal coordination, contract negotiations, administration of agreements, and contract execution and closeout.
- Review and analyze Estimates at Completion (EAC) to ensure project forecasts are accurate and reliable.
- Coordinate and manage customer responses to ensure timely and effective communication.
- Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions and ensure scope is appropriately confined.
- Support program management and execution reviews to monitor progress and performance.
- Develop intellectual property and investment strategies to drive innovation and growth.
- Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 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 programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Relocation assistance to the Tucson, Arizona site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
