Manager, Contracts (Remote)

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Contracts to support the STaRS product area within Radio Frequency Solutions. You will manage cradle-to-grave contract administration, from proposal through closeout, ensuring compliance with policies and customer specifications.

You will interact with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, and customers to negotiate and administer complex contracts while mitigating risks and ensuring successful business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 with U.S. Government contracts under FAR and/or DFARS

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and be a critical member of the PMO.
• Develop and respond to RFPs, contract negotiation, contract administration, NDAs, and other business agreements.
• Manage contract types: CPFF, FFP, DCS.
• Work with DCMA/DCAA on government contracts.
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and issues.
• Provide advice on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy to mitigate risks.
• Advise management on contract negotiation and administration matters.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and guide lower-level professionals.

Skills

Contract management

RFP development

Customer interface

Negotiation

Government contracts

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

DCMA/DCAA coordination

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.

We have an opening for a Manager, Contracts supporting our Surveillance & Tactical Advanced Radar Solutions (STaRS) product area within Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS). In this role, you willbe responsible forcradle-to-grave contract administration activities to include proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract closeout.You will enable significant customer activities to fulfill contract requirementsin accordance withcompany policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and be critical member of the PMO
• Develop and respond to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements
• Manage these contract types: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Domestic Commercial Sales (DCS)
• Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues
• Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices
• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Provide advice/guidance on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
• Advise and/or represent the organization on contract negotiation and administration matters
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical records
• 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 and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge

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 with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience developing and maintaining high-performance relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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

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.

• 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 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.