Manager, Contracts - International (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced international Manager, Contracts to join the Global Contracts organization in Andover, MA. This role interfaces with Raytheon Saudi Arabia for contract execution and new business pursuits, supporting complex CONUS contracts and ensuring compliance with ITAR and RTX policies.

You will manage day-to-day contracting activities, collaborate on KSA captures, and travel up to 20% to international locations to support negotiations and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years in contracts
• Experience with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting or Commercial Contracting
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations with customers/clients
• Experience working with international customers

Responsibilities

• Provide reach-back support for RSA to the LADS SBU and facilitate CONUS program execution
• Support KSA DCS and FMS captures to help achieve objectives
• Collaborate on process improvements and develop new tools for program and business performance
• Participate in MENA Contracts training and development activities
• Manage all CONUS-based contracts responsibilities to meet program objectives
• Ensure compliance with RTX and Raytheon policies and export/ITAR regulations
• Own complex program and contract issues and develop effective resolution strategies
• Travel up to 20% to international locations for negotiations and execution

Skills

International experience

Contract negotiations

Proposal development

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (MBA/Accounting/Finance/Business)

Job description

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 is seeking an experienced international Manager, Contracts to join our Global Contracts organization in support of the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role operates within a global matrixed team environment and serves as the primary United States based Contracts point of contact between the LADS SBU and Raytheon Saudi Arabia (RSA) for contract execution and new business pursuits. We are looking for a highly motivated Contracts professional who thrives in a role with significant responsibility and autonomy, managing day‑to‑day tactical contracts activities for the Andover program management office. The selected candidate will support multiple complex contracts and work closely with a key strategic customer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) – the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF). This individual contributor role will be based in Andover, Massachusetts, and reports to the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Commercial Director. The successful candidate will build strong working relationships with LADS SBU stakeholders and with resident RSADF personnel located in Andover.

What You Will Do

• Provide reach‑back support for RSA to the LADS SBU, facilitating CONUS program execution and contributing to positive Estimate at Completion (EAC) outcomes
• Support KSA DCS and FMS captures to help achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives
• Collaborate on process improvements by leveraging existing tools and supporting the development of new tools to enhance program, capture, and broader business performance
• Participate in MENA Contracts training and development activities as required
• Manage all CONUS‑based contracts responsibilities needed to meet program and business area objectives
• Ensure compliance with RTX and Raytheon policies, as well as export/ITAR regulations and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Take ownership of complex program and contract issues, using sound judgment and situational awareness to develop and execute effective resolution strategies
• Identify business and contractual issues impacting program performance and implement solutions through completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) to international locations such as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support contract negotiations, program execution, and customer relationship management

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting or Commercial Contracting
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations which may include fact-finding, customer/client negotiations
• Experience working with international customers

We Prefer

• A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law (JD or LLM), or a related field
• Demonstrated strategic leadership with the ability to establish vision and strategy for programs
• Experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or other Middle Eastern countries
• Extensive experience leading international negotiations

What We Offer

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

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

• 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
• 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 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.

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.