Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts for its Advanced Technology/Advanced Effectors & Space contracts team in Tucson, AZ. The role requires leading a professionals group, shaping classified contract strategies, and negotiating complex U.S. Government deals from day one.

The position mandates a Top Secret clearance, is onsite in Tucson, and offers relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus. You will interact with PMO teams, counsel stakeholders, and drive program outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience managing and building teams; leading, teaching and mentoring professionals to success
• Experience working with varying types of contracts under US Government acquisition
• Active and transferable U.S. Government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor a team of contract professionals, overseeing workload, performance, and career development.
• Serve as the senior Contracts authority for the classified portfolio.
• Develop and execute classified contract strategies that support technology maturation, prototyping, and other development efforts.
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex, classified U.S. Government contracts (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP).
• Support development and response to RFP, contract negotiation, contract administration, NDAs, and other business agreements.
• Oversee proposal development, terms and conditions analysis, risk identification, and negotiation planning for both competitive and sole-source efforts.
• Provide business and contract guidance that influences program planning, technical decision-making, and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with Government counterparts and PMO functional teams to ensure compliant and effective contract execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

US Government contracts

Security clearance

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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 has an opening for a Senior Manager, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon.

A Top-Secret Clearance is required on Day 1. This position is designated onsite at Raytheon Tucson.

This position is eligible for Relocation and a Sign-On bonus!

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of contract professionals, overseeing workload, performance, and career development.
• Serve as the senior Contracts authority for the classified portfolio.
• Develop and execute classified contract strategies that support technology maturation, prototyping, and other development efforts.
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex, classified U.S. Government contracts (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP).
• Support development and response to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements.
• Oversee proposal development, terms and conditions analysis, risk identification, and negotiation planning for both competitive and sole-source efforts.
• Provide business and contract guidance that influences program planning, technical decision-making, and customer engagement.
• Support internal reviews, audits, gate reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and customer meetings.
• Collaborate with Government counterparts and partner with PMO functional teams to ensure compliant and effective contract execution.
• Manage customer communications, contractual changes, and issue resolution while cultivating and sustaining a positive, trust-based relationship with the Contracting Officer.
• Travel Requirements are minimal.
• This role is designated as on-site and located in Tucson, Arizona.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience managing, and building teams; related to leading, teaching and /or mentoring professionals to success
• Experience working with varying types of contracts under US Government acquisition
• Active and transferable U.S. Government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility work area supporting advanced development programs and classified technologies
• Knowledge of intellectual property strategies, data rights, cost/price analysis, FAR / DFARS and proposal development processes
• Experience bidding and/or managing development contracts in a fast-paced competitive environment
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements as well as the ability to contribute to negotiation strategies.
• Experience contributing to program management and financial reviews such as; Estimates at Completion (EAC), Program Management Reviews, Material Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence senior leadership and stakeholders to drive successful business outcomes

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: 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.

This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

Raytheon In Tucson: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.