Associate Director, Contracts – Capture (Remote)

Prattwhitney; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company seeks an Associate Director, Contracts to lead strategic initiatives in missile capture. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate complex contracts. The successful candidate will work remotely, collaborating with teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations. This is an opportunity to shape results and influence executive leadership while contributing to national defense efforts.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in Contracts administration and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to influence business decisions.
• Resolve complex contractual matters through collaboration.
• Provide strategic advice on contractual rights and obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Business Acumen

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Associate Director, Contracts – Capture (Remote) page is loaded

Associate Director, Contracts – Capture (Remote)

Apply locations RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 01768162

Date Posted:

2025-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for anAssociate Director, Contractswithin the Short and Medium Range Ground Based Air Defense (SMGBAD) area. This role demands a multi-faceted, strategic Contracts Leader to deal with complex situations and creative solutions to support two start-up missile captures inclusive of international work and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). The candidate’s attributes should include leadership and strong experience with terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international work, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in general contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Capture Management Leadership Teams.

What You Will Do

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions

• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders

• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes

• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process

• Represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with complex customer

• Minimal domestic travel to customer and Raytheon sites

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Experience in Contracts administration and/or the development of proposals, such as researching, fact-finding and negotiations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership

• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust

• Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).#LI-Remote

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.