Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Senior Manager, Contracts

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 within our Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit for a Senior Manager, Contracts. We are seeking an experienced dynamic and results-driven person to develop contract strategy and execute within the Space, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (SISR) Sub-strategic Business Unit (SSBU) and Commercial Intelligence & IT (Ci2) program area. The candidate should have experience developing and managing new commercial business while also pursuing and managing US Government Defense and Intelligence contracts.

This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems and creating innovative solutions while employing strong change management and communication skills. Will participate in the development and growth of commercial opportunities, products and contracts.

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. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless.

We are offering a Sign-On bonus for this role!

What You Will Do

• Manage the development of both commercial type and government type proposals, negotiations, development of commercial terms and licenses, 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 while leveraging excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results
• Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in U.S. Government and/or Defense related Contracts Management/Administration
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses or other customer supplementals
• Experience with Sole Source and/or Competitive acquisitions and/or proposals

Qualifications We Prefer

• Confident, self-starter with positive energy who thrives in a collaborative work environment, is committed to continuous improvement, and defers to management as appropriate
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership teams
• Critical thinker with strong risk assessment skills and the ability to deliver timely solutions, measure the success of those deliverables and quickly shift strategies to create the strongest desirable outcome for the business
• Passion for engaging in new and innovative business opportunities with an ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, pivot and act with a sense of urgency
• Prior experience with commercial contracts and/or U.S. Government both competitive and sole-source contracting including the development of special commercial terms and conditions and development & management of intellectual property rights

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