Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has a challenging opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) in the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). This position will provide the necessary contracts management for a growing $500M+ portfolio. The ESSM program is structured as an international consortium between the U.S. and several NATO countries, with DoD, FMS, and DCS contracts. This role will report directly to the Associate Director of Contracts for ESSM as an individual contributor role, you will be an integral manager for a demanding multi-faceted, strategic contract and key member of the greater ESSM team, creating solutions to support U.S. Navy and international customers. The successful candidate would possess the following attributes, strong experience in risk assessment and negotiations, excellent business acumen and communication skills, experience in DoD and international contracting while providing contractual and business guidance to program management leadership.

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Experience in the development of proposals and negotiations
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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence leadership
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust
Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policies/procedures to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process.
Support and lead complex negotiations.
Represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with complex customers.