Contract Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts in the Air Dominance (AD) product line within the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the AD Contracts team, who will manage front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management within company policies, acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications for various types of United Sates Government (USG) Depart of War (DoW) contracts.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson AZ, eligible for a Sign-On bonus and Relocation Assistance

What You Will Do

• Review request for proposals (RFPs), structuring balanced business deals, establishing negotiation strategy, formalizing contractual documents, and frequent customer interface (virtual and in-person)
• Work closely with Raytheon leadership by advising contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks, compiling and analyze data, maintaining historical information, and providing recommendations for a balanced business deal
• Manage multiple contracts as the primary interface with the customers’ Prime Contracting Officers (PCOs)
• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics (i.e., bookings, sales, cash, profit, etc.)
• Work independently, yet recognize matters that require leadership review and buy-in
• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge
• Draft complex letters that communicate Raytheon's business position effectively
• Travel to a Raytheon or customer facility as needed for program and/or customer meetings

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 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related government regulations
• Experience with Management/Administration in one or more of the following: Contracts Subcontracts, Procurement, Acquisitions or Supply Chain
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mature judgment, proactive involvement in strategic issues and problem resolution skills
• Hands-on proposal preparation or negotiation experience
• Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Degrees such as JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications