Associate Director, Contracts – Advanced Technology, Alternate Missions & Space

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Associate Director, Contracts to lead the AE&S contracts team, shaping strategic negotiations and program execution for major development efforts.

You will mentor six contracts professionals, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, and partner with program and functional leaders to deliver balanced business deals. A TS clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field with 12 years of experience, or advanced degree with 10 years.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and related government regulations.
• Experience leading and mentoring contracts professionals to success.
• Active TS clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and collaboration with program/functional leaders for program success.
• Provide strategic guidance before RFP receipt through program execution and risk mitigation.
• Mentor team members on proposal, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Monitor and escalate during contract negotiations.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Advise senior management on contractual and business issues.
• Ensure team work follows company processes and policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Proposal & negotiation

RFP guidance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Advanced degree (MBA/JD)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon has an opening for an Associate Director, 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.

This is a unique and challenging role requiring contractual strategic and leadership focus on the execution of major development efforts as well as key competitive pursuits across multiple customers. Additional contractual strategic focus areas include areas of commonality across large development programs within the Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Sub-Strategic Business Unit – potential execution issues, change management, and intellectual property. This role includes leadership of a Contracts team supporting the Alternate Missions & Space (AM&S) portfolio within AE&S, with direct supervisory responsibility for a team of six (6) Contracts professionals. Please note that this role is designated as onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

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.

This position is eligible for Relocation and a Sign-On bonus!

What You Will Do

• Provide visible, active leadership and collaboration with program and functional leaders in support of overall program success.
• Provide strategic guidance beginning prior to receipt of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and continuing through program execution – these activities include understanding contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Guide and mentor team members on proposal and negotiation excellence, contract execution, and other contract support.
• Monitor, track, and provide escalation support during contract negotiations.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.
• Ensure that team members’ work follows company processes and policies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and 12 years of prior experience, OR an advanced degree and 10 years of experience
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contractual requirements
• Experience managing, and building teams; related to leading, teaching and /or mentoring contracts professionals to success
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven leadership in a complex, fast-paced environment, where prioritization and ability to adapt to changing environments and situations is required to be effective
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
• Effectively oversee a high volume of proposals and negotiations, coordinate program support, and effectively communicate status and help needed to internal leadership
• Ability to understand, quantify, and communicate contractual and financial risk
• Significant knowledge of contract formation with a broad understanding of risk, terms and conditions, and contractual mitigations while complying with internal policies
• Advanced Degrees such as Juris Doctor or MBA

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Raytheon In Tucson: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.