Manager, Contracts – Alternate Missions and Space (Onsite)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Contracts/Program Manager for onsite work in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on managing government contracts, guiding senior leadership, and aligning regulatory requirements with business goals.

The position requires an active Top-Secret security clearance and US citizenship, with relocation assistance to the Tucson site. The salary range reflects senior responsibilities within RTX.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience, or Advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with US Government Contracts under FAR/DFARS.
• Active Top-Secret clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful execution of contracts with Portfolio Directors and Program managers.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights/obligations and risk mitigation to senior management.
• Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and BAAs; review Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses; negotiate contracts.
• Support program reviews and develop IP and investment strategy.

Skills

Contract management

Program management

Supply chain

Risk mitigation

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

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’s Advanced Technology (AT) business incubates capabilities that fuel the future of defense. With a focus on cutting‑edge components to full‑scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we shape the systems and solutions that advance how tomorrow’s battles are fought and won. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems in collaboration with leading research and development organizations, defense agencies, peers and partners to create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts.
• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA).
• Review Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Develop Intellectual Property and investment strategy.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• Minimal domestic travel required.

What You Will Learn

• Contract with multiple Government and non‑Government customers via traditional and non‑traditional contract vehicles.
• Take an active role in the growth of yourself and others to meet both career and organizational goals.

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 related to contracts management, program management, project management, supply chain, procurement or similar
• Experience with US Government Contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
• Active, in‑scope and transferable U.S. government issued Top-Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing development contracts in a fast pace competitive environment
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification
• Familiarity with contract types; Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements
• Experience mentoring others to communicate business strategies that identify appropriate opportunities for balanced business deals when preparing collaborative agreements.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade various stakeholders

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.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

This position is classified as: 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.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

This position is offering relocation assistance to Tucson, AZ site location; learn more on our site here: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

Learn more about the fascinating work our Advanced Technology teams perform here: Advanced Technology | Raytheon

Clearance Information: 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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