Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

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. We are seeking a Manager, Contracts, contingent upon contract award of submitted pursuits, to join the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This role will support one of the program areas within the space portfolio and other exciting new business pursuits within the product line. This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions, and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. The candidate should be an effective communicator, highly motivated, and well-organized who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. We are offering a Sign-On Bonus for this role!

Requirements

Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Minimum 5 years experience specifically with contracts
Experience with US Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Cost-Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Contract types.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
Professional, effective written, and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations
Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs and demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts
Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as mitigation of contractual / program risks
Perform as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and execution phases of programs to include the preparation of bids and other contract management such as compliance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)
Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals
Negotiate and execute contracts
Support program management and execution reviews
Work independently in a fast-paced / multitask environment
Develop effective partnerships with customers and internal teams