Manager, Contracts – Advanced Emerging Technologies (Onsite)
About The Position
The Manager, Contracts will support the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit’s Advanced Effectors and Space Sub-Strategic Business Unit in Advanced Emerging Technologies. This organization focuses on key pursuits and development efforts that serve as a growth engine and the front end of Raytheon’s business. The role supports program execution, leads key pursuits, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, provides contractual guidance, and develops Intellectual Property strategies and novel contracting approaches. The successful candidate will be a business partner who helps influence and execute balanced business deals. They will bring strong risk-assessment and negotiation experience, business acumen, and communication skills, along with experience in Department of War and international contracting and the ability to provide contractual and business guidance to program management leadership. Travel requirements are minimal.
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 in one or more of the following areas: contracts administration or management, program management, finance, subcontracts, or supply chain.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required. The required clearance is Secret, and an active existing clearance is required on day one.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Contractual acumen, proficiency in contract fundamentals, and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Experience managing complex contracts, including proposal preparation and/or contract negotiation in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Strong understanding of the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
- Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements.
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.
- Lead analysis of requests for proposals, proposal development and reviews, proposal coordination, negotiations, contract administration, and contract execution and closeout.
- Review and analyze Estimates at Completion (EAC) to ensure accurate and reliable project forecasting.
- Coordinate and manage customer responses to support timely and effective communication.
- Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions and ensure scope is 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
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
