SECURITY CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI - Current
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts within our Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven person to lead contract strategy and execution within the Space, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (SISR) Sub strategic Business Unit (SSBU) and Constellation Management, Processing & Control (CMPC) mission area.
This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems, while employing strong change management and communication skills, and developing personnel talent.
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. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

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
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain program access prior to start date
• Experience managing U.S. Government contracts with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses or other customer supplementals
• Experience working as a Contracts Lead and/or direct engagement with external customers for contract negotiations for the delivery of defense articles and/or services as well as working with other business partners, i.e. Program Management, General Counsel, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Development, Program Finance, Estimating and Pricing, and/or Accounting
• Experience with one or more export compliance requirements such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and/or Manufacturing Licensing Agreements (MLA)

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 international contracts and/or U.S. Government both competitive and sole-source contracting

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, 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
• Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization
• Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results