Manager, Contracts (Remote)

RTX•US-TX-REMOTE, TX

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

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 have an opening for a Manager, Contracts supporting our Surveillance & Tactical Advanced Radar Solutions (STaRS) product area within Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS). In this role, you will be responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration activities to include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract closeout. You will enable significant customer activities to fulfill contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

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 U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience developing and maintaining high-performance relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and be critical member of the PMO
Develop and respond to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements
Manage these contract types: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Domestic Commercial Sales (DCS)
Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts
Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues
Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices
Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
Provide advice/guidance on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical records
Work autonomously with limited oversight and may provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments
Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge