Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) program area. This candidate will play an integral role as a member of the program team, focusing on Contract proposals, negotiation, execution and closeout. This role will support the Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) portfolio within MRAD for the production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of the NASAMS® system. In this role, you will be responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, coordination of invoicing, fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. You will need to utilize regular application of thorough business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, the Manager, Contracts is required to work closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio. You will work with both internal and external customers to ensure programs' performance, provide guidance, and influence outcomes to achieve desired results. You will also be expected to have the prerequisite skills and experience to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while having ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with complex customers.

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 of experience
Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Management, Program/Project Management, Estimating and Pricing (E&P), Procurement/Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Finance
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to develop effective and sustaining relationships with external customers and internal cross functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective
Experience in the development of proposals and negotiations

Responsibilities

Be the Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, day-to-day administration
Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution
Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization
Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results