Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

23h•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 three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unparalleled capabilities and opportunities. Raytheon, with over 100 years of experience and engineering expertise, delivers solutions to help defend nations and allies, creating a safer, more secure world. This exciting opportunity is for a Manager, Contracts supporting the Kuwait PATRIOT Program within the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Global Patriot Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU), part of the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The position focuses on proposal activity and contract execution for the Kuwait PATRIOT program portfolio, which includes Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the US Army. This role is an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, highly motivated, and well-organized, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support product and service delivery to customers. The global portfolio offers endless development opportunities for Contracts professionals, both domestically and abroad.

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 with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or Finance
Experience with US Government contracts under the under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) 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
Juris Doctor or MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Provide sound skills to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
Perform as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start up phases of programs
Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, and contract administration
Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals
Effectively manage scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract
Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners
Some domestic and/or international travel required to customer locations