Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Contracts within the Naval Radar Systems program area. You will lead contract negotiation and administration under FAR/DFARS, coordinate with program teams, and manage contract documents to support the Contracts and the Business Unit.

The role requires strong communication, motivation, and organization in a fast-paced environment with travel to customer meetings; security clearance is required. Onsite work with potential US-based travel will be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience leading or administering U.S. Government contracts under FAR/DFARS including proposal activity, negotiation, or change management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration under FAR/DFARS and FMS.
• Coordinate with internal and external customer program teams.
• Draft and manage contract documents in support of Contracts and the Business Unit.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely manner.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and guide lower-level professionals.
• Travel to support customer meetings.

Skills

FAR/DFARS experience

Contract negotiation

FMS contracts

Global Trade ITAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in related field

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.

The Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Naval Radar Systems program area. This acceleration lead will focus on the execution of the recently awarded SPY-6 Hardware Production and Sustainment (HP&S) contract extension. SPY-6 is the U.S. Navy family of radars that performs air and missile defense on seven classes of ships and is a giant leap in capability for the fleet.

This role will be an integral part of the business teams, supporting strategic solutions, and providing dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues. The candidate should be an effective communicator, highly motivated, and well-organized who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

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 clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

What You Will Do

• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Facilitate and ensure constant communication and coordination with the internal/external customer program team
• Draft, interpret, and manage contract documents in support of Contracts and the Business Unit
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and may provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments
• Multi-task routine and complex contract activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge.
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
• Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise
• Travel anticipated to support customer meetings

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 in leading and/or administering U.S. Government contracts under the FAR, and / or DFARS (this may include proposal activity, contract negotiation, and/or change management)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with FMS contracts
• Strong experience with Global Trade requirements, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Experience with Incentive-type contracts, such as Fixed-Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) contracts
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust

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.

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 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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.