Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit is hiring a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead the Korean and Taiwan programs within the Global PATRIOT program area. The role oversees a multinational portfolio of Foreign Military Sales and international Direct Commercial Sales proposals and contracts involving production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of PATRIOT systems. The position manages a small team of contracts professionals and reports to the Director, Contracts for the MAP (MENA, Asia & Pacific) program area. The successful candidate leads contract and proposal activities from front-end pursuit assessments through proposal preparation, negotiation, and execution. The role applies business acumen and contracting expertise to develop contractual and negotiation strategies, advise on program performance requirements, manage contractual risks, and support program and financial objectives. It involves close collaboration with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers, as well as engagement with internal and external customers. Travel of 10–25% domestically and internationally to the Asia Pacific region is expected. The position is primarily onsite in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Experience in DCS or FMS contracting.
Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
U.S. citizenship, as required for eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day one.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Ability to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions and develop and maintain trusting relationships with complex customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly leading, managing, or mentoring a team.
Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers.
Direct experience developing proposals, conducting intensive fact-finding, and negotiating.
Experience managing contracts with international partners.
Ability to work effectively in a team and develop relationships based on respect and trust.
Cross-functional experience in Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, Business Development, or Program Management.
Familiarity with international financing principles and cultural awareness.
Experience in U.S. Government or FMS contracting; familiarity with DCS contracting is also desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the Korean and Taiwan programs’ multinational contracts portfolio, including FMS and international DCS proposals and contract execution.
Manage multiple contracts and proposals with competing priorities and deadlines, using sound judgment and available resources to meet or exceed commitments.
Represent Contracts as an integral part of proposal teams and program execution offices, ensuring timely fulfillment of contractual obligations.
Communicate with internal and external customers to build mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews during proposal development.
Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters through critical thinking, detailed fact-finding, innovative contracting approaches, and stakeholder collaboration.
Advise on contractual rights and obligations, regulations, and policies and procedures to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
Review proposals to assess customer requirements, risk and opportunity balance, financial soundness, and compliance with company policies and standards.
Support Import/Export (ITAR/EAR) compliance requirements.
Improve the quality, capability, and bench strength of the Contracts organization.
Work with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers on gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management, and other contractual matters.
Travel 10–25% domestically and internationally to the Asia Pacific region.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.