Senior Manager, Supply Chain Advisor (Hybrid)

RTX•Aurora, CO

19h•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

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 exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain (SC) Legal Advisor, who will report to the Associate Director, Raytheon SC Advising. The SC Advisor provides advice and drafting support for purchasing professionals and will: review purchase order/subcontract terms and conditions in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures, internal guidance briefs, federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto. Note that this role is an advisory position, working with Counsel to resolve legally related issues supporting our Procurement and Program teams. It is not a General Counsel or an Attorney position and will not represent Raytheon in any legal capacity. This role is primarily focused on supporting problems, claims, and disputes with Raytheon suppliers. Candidates are required to have experience in analyzing contracts, identifying grounds for claims, and dispute resolution. Experience negotiating terms and conditions of purchase is also required, as this role will involve partial support of negotiations with suppliers for the purchase of goods and services.

Requirements

Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field (i.e. Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in Legal Studies preferred) and minimum 7 years' experience
Experience with US Government (FAR / DFAR Supplements and Government contract procurement processes), licenses, and / or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations
Experience related to legal research and analysis, supply chain processes and procedures and / or supplier management

Nice To Haves

Experience with export/import, cybersecurity, and privacy law and issues
Strong collaboration, as this candidate will have regular interaction with Supply Chain personnel, LCC and Program Counsel, other SME functions, and other business entities
Detail oriented, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to develop options and solutions that are practical and can be readily acted upon
A positive, cooperative attitude, but assertive when necessary to comply with company policies and Government regulations and laws
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment, with often changing goals and requirements, and a very heavy workload, including special projects
Active and transferrable DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a (TS/SCI)

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on resolving supplier performance issues and advise on potential claims and remedies.
Draft and negotiate terms & conditions, software licenses, and other agreements that provide the best protection and benefit to the company.
Research legal issues for the Supply Chain organization or the Legal, Contracts, and Compliance (LCC) office.
Assist in establishing negotiation goals, and assist in negotiations regarding deviations from standard provisions.
Assist the organization in writing business processes, policies and in oversight reviews.
Provide training and communications.
Assist in maintaining standard terms & conditions and negotiations guidance.
Review complex legal issues with Counsel as appropriate and support audit activities.
Maintain active communication with requesters, management, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and SC and Program Counsel on significant legal problems and issues.
Minimal domestic travel to Raytheon sites as required.