Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

11d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon has an opening for a Senior Manager, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. The selected candidate will lead a team of contract professionals responsible for contract administration and capture activities supporting key development programs. This role focuses on team leadership, major classified pursuits, and effective contract execution across efforts that contribute to Raytheon’s long‑term growth. The Classified Portfolio is a fast‑paced environment, and the Senior Manager, Contracts will serve as a trusted business partner to Program Leadership, providing sound contracting guidance and support aligned with program and business objectives. Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
Experience managing, and building teams; related to leading, teaching and /or mentoring professionals to success
Experience working with varying types of contracts under US Government acquisition
Active and transferable U.S. Government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility work area supporting advanced development programs and classified technologies
Knowledge of intellectual property strategies, data rights, cost/price analysis, FAR / DFARS and proposal development processes
Experience bidding and/or managing development contracts in a fast-paced competitive environment
Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements as well as the ability to contribute to negotiation strategies.
Experience contributing to program management and financial reviews such as; Estimates at Completion (EAC), Program Management Reviews, Material Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, etc.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence senior leadership and stakeholders to drive successful business outcomes

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of contract professionals, overseeing workload, performance, and career development.
Serve as the senior Contracts authority for the classified portfolio.
Develop and execute classified contract strategies that support technology maturation, prototyping, and other development efforts.
Lead negotiation and administration of complex, classified U.S. Government contracts (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP).
Support development and response to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements.
Oversee proposal development, terms and conditions analysis, risk identification, and negotiation planning for both competitive and sole-source efforts.
Provide business and contract guidance that influences program planning, technical decision-making, and customer engagement.
Support internal reviews, audits, gate reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and customer meetings.
Collaborate with Government counterparts and partner with PMO functional teams to ensure compliant and effective contract execution.
Manage customer communications, contractual changes, and issue resolution while cultivating and sustaining a positive, trust-based relationship with the Contracting Officer.
Travel Requirements are minimal.