Senior Contracts Manager – DoD & Space Programs (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Manager, Contracts to lead complex DoD and international contracting efforts. The role involves guiding program teams, evaluating RFPs, and ensuring compliant, favorable terms with stakeholders domestically and abroad.

Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of contract management experience and active U.S. government security clearance. This onsite position offers relocation support and a competitive salary range.

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 in management of complex or varying types of contracts and/or subcontracts such as proposal preparation, contract negotiation for development, production, and/or service contracts in a contract management, finance management, program management, engineering capacity or similar.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts.
• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Recognize business and contractual issues in program performance and help implement solutions; carry out tasks to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.
• Lead the analysis of RFPs, development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiations, administration of contractual agreements, and execution and close out of contracts.
• Review and analyze Estimates at Completion (EAC) to ensure accuracy and reliability in project forecasting.
• Coordinate and manage customer responses to ensure timely and effective communication.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions to ensure scope is confined.
• Support program management and execution reviews to monitor progress and performance.
• Develop strategies for Intellectual Property and investments to drive innovation and growth.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Travel Requirements are minimal.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

DoD contracting

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Job description

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Manager, Contracts to lead complex DoD and international contracting efforts. The role involves guiding program teams, evaluating RFPs, and ensuring compliant, favorable terms with stakeholders domestically and abroad.

Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of contract management experience and active U.S. government security clearance. This onsite position offers relocation support and a competitive salary range.