Manager, Contracts (Onsite) Jobs

Manager, Contracts

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts in the Air Dominance (AD) product line within the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the AD Contracts team, who will manage front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management within company policies, acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications for various types of United States Government (USG) Department of War (DoW) contracts.

This position is eligible for a Sign-On bonus and Relocation Assistance What You Will Do

• Review request for proposals (RFPs), structuring balanced business deals, establishing negotiation strategy, formalizing contractual documents, and frequent customer interface (virtual and in-person)
• Work closely with Raytheon leadership by advising contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks, compiling and analyze data, maintaining historical information, and providing recommendations for a balanced business deal
• Manage multiple contracts as the primary interface with the customers' Prime Contracting Officers (PCOs)
• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics (i.e., bookings, sales, cash, profit, etc.)
• Work independently, yet recognize matters that require leadership review and buy-in
• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge
• Draft complex letters that communicate Raytheon's business position effectively
• Travel to a Raytheon or customer facility as needed for program and/or customer meetings - Some international travel may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related government regulations.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mature judgment, proactive involvement in strategic issues and problem resolution skills
• Hands-on proposal preparation or negotiation experience
• Experience managing contracts with both development and production elements
• Experience managing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts and Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contracts

Work Location This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work.

Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.