Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 Contract Manager within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role supports Development efforts for the Standard Missile-2/Standard Missile-6 (SM-2/SM-6) program within the Shipboard Missiles portfolio by providing contract management support of significant scope and complexity and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements for proposal, negotiation and contract execution. Our Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and working with the program to ensure mutual long-term success all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. We are seeking a highly motivated, well-organized individual who enjoys working on collaborative, cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills. Minimal travel may be required to other Raytheon site locations.

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
Experience in management of complex contracts and/or subcontracts including proposal preparation and / or contract negotiation for development, production, and/or service contracts
Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) terms and conditions

Nice To Haves

Be an effective communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve Program objectives
Ability to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance and help implement solutions
Ability to adapt to changing business environments, while working tasks to completion and exercising good judgment with minimal supervision
Related contract administration and change management experience, including hands-on proposal preparation and contract negotiations with the Government
Strong understanding of financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements
Active current DoD Security Clearance (Secret)
MBA or Juris Doctor or other relevant Advanced Degrees

Responsibilities

Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships.
Work with key partners; Program Managers, Business/Finance, Estimating, and advise management of contractual rights/obligations and the means to mitigate contractual/program risks.
Seek innovative contracting techniques to ensure mutually benefitting outcomes for both the customer and Raytheon.
Identify, mitigate, and facilitate the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.
Support the analysis of RFPs, development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiations as well administration of contractual agreements, and execution and close out of contracts.
Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
Research compliance issues, applicable regulations and laws, and formulate recommendations to management.