Manager, Contracts - PATRIOT (Onsite)

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Manager for Contracts within the Global Patriot program. This role is vital in supporting Foreign Military Sales and ensuring compliance with U.S. Government contracting regulations. You will lead proposal delivery and negotiation, manage customer relationships, and resolve complex contractual issues. With a focus on collaboration and strategic guidance, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive program success. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in defense contracting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of RFPs, proposal development, and contract administration.
• Manage contracts to meet obligations and comply with policies.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations to mitigate risks.

Skills

U.S. Government contracting

Proposal development

Contract management

Customer communication

Change management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

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Location:

MA134: Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 400 836 North Street Building 400, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Date Posted:

2025-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, our foundation is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. With over 100 years of experience and engineering expertise, we meet today’s mission needs and anticipate future threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems for a safer, more secure world.

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) offers an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Global Patriot program. This role supports the Patriot EUCOM Program Area, focusing on the capture and execution of a key Foreign Military Sale (FMS) award for a new Patriot customer.

The responsibilities include proposal delivery and negotiation, customer communication, contract management, change management, and ensuring contractual compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role requires applying business acumen and expertise to understand program performance, provide guidance, and influence results, working closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will work with internal and external customers to ensure program performance, provide guidance, and influence outcomes. Experience in U.S. Government contracting, especially FMS, including terms, proposal processes, and contract execution, is essential. The ability to represent Raytheon independently and build trusting relationships with complex customers is also required.

What You Will Do

• Lead analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), proposal development, reviews, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage contracts to meet obligations, achieve objectives, and comply with policies.
• Communicate effectively with customers to establish relationships and influence decisions.
• Improve acquisition timelines and contractual processes.
• Resolve complex contractual issues through critical thinking and collaboration.
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, regulations, and policies to mitigate risks.
• Review proposals to ensure they meet requirements and represent sound business cases.
• Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically a University Degree or equivalent with at least 8 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience in U.S. Government contracting.
• Experience as Contracts Lead or engaging with external customers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to shape results and communicate effectively with leadership.
• Teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Financial and business acumen.

What We Offer

Our values of Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation guide us. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth. The salary range is $101,000 - $203,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

This is a U.S.-based role. The application window is approximately 40 days from posting, subject to change.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.