Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Manager, Contracts to lead front-end assessment of pursuits, proposal prep, negotiation, and contract administration for the Naval Power/AIM-9X & JSOW portfolio serving US Navy and international partners.

The role requires a university degree with 8+ years of experience (or advanced degree with 5+), strong FAR/DFARS experience, and excellent written and verbal communication; relocation assistance is available, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with US Government contracts lifecycle.
• Strong FAR/DFARS experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Lead proposal preparation and negotiation strategies.
• Serve as the primary contractual interface with the US Navy.
• Guide program teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues with sound judgment.
• Draft complex communications, both written and verbal.
• Review Estimates at Completion and other metrics.

Skills

Proposals & negotiations

Contract administration

FAR/DFARS compliance

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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 Naval Power Strategic Business Unit is hiring a Manager, Contracts within it's Naval Air Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit. The selected candidate will lead a key pillar within the AIM-9X & JSOW portfolio serving the US Navy and international partners. In this role you will be responsible for front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management, and ensuring contract requirements are fulfilled in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Additionally, you will also work diligently to develop and maintain strong relationships with the US Navy customer and internal program team, serving as a trusted business partner in proactively recognizing business and contractual challenges in program performance, and proactively developing, implementing, and executing creative contracting solutions.

This position is located in Tucson, AZ and is offering relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Lead proposal preparation, negotiation strategy, and balanced business deal execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationship with the US Navy customer to serve as the primary contractual interface and influence business outcomes.
• Provide guidance to program team regarding contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation throughout execution of the contract lifecycle.
• Ensure and enable compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies and procedures.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues using sound business judgement as a business partner to the program team.
• Draft and deliver complex communications, both written and verbal.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EACs) and other financial/contractual metrics.
• Readily adapt in a dynamic environment while exercising sound business judgement.

What You Will Learn

• Gain experience working with Government customers across a variety of contract types and in multiple phases of the contract and program life cycles.
• Expand negotiation expertise, strengthen business acumen, deepened understanding of contract strategy.
• Industry-leading best practices for proposal, negotiation, and contract management.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree plus 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with US Government contracts life-cycle

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience interfacing with external customers for proposals, negotiations, and/or contract execution
• Strong contracts management and FAR/DFARS experience
• Experience working within a team and demonstrated ability to advance business outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated business judgement

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.

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.

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.html

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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.