Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to oversee a multinational portfolio within the Global PATRIOT program area. You will lead front-end assessment of pursuits, guide proposal development, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and customer specifications.

This role collaborates with Program Management, General Counsel, and cross-functional teams to drive successful performance.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years, or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience in DCS and FMS contracting; familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Proven ability in proposal development and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of multinational portfolio under LADS SBU.
• Lead front-end assessment of business pursuits and contract strategy.
• Guide contract negotiation, management, and compliance with policies and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Program Management, General Counsel, and cross-functional peers.
• Support gate reviews, program management reviews, and risk management activities.
• Advise on contractual rights/obligations and regulatory compliance.
• Improve contract organization quality, capability, and bench strength.

Skills

DCS contracting

FMS contracting

Proposal development

Negotiations

International partnerships

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

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.

Position Overview

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts within the Global PATRIOT® program area. We are looking for an experienced candidate to provide oversight of a multinational portfolio. The portfolio is predominately comprised of Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) for the production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment. In this role, you will lead the front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and significant customer activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The Senior Manager, Contracts will need to utilize regular application of strong business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, develop contractual and negotiation strategy, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, this role is required to work closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio. The successful candidate will work with both internal and external customers to ensure successful program performance and influence outcomes to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• 25% international travel to Europe
• Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards
• Continuously improve the overall quality, capability, and bench strength of the contract's organization

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Experience in DCS and FMS contracting Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Experience with proposal development and negotiations

We Prefer Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers Direct experience in the development of proposals, as well as intensive fact-finding and negotiations Experience working contracts with international partners Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential Cross-functional experience in Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, Business Development, or Program Management

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.

Employment Type

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.

Clearance Information

This position requires eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

Benefits

• 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

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.