Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

Secret - Current

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts 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 Government contracts.   Additionally, this position will 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.

This is a great opportunity within the Air Dominance product line within the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit.  We are seeking someone with business acumen, initiative, and a positive can-do attitude. The Air Dominance product line is a challenging, fast-paced environment, and this role must serve as a trusted business adviser to program leadership. 

We are offering a Sign-On Bonus for this role.

 What You Will Do

• Review request for proposals (RFPs), structuring balanced business deals, formalizing contractual documents, and frequent customer interface (virtual and in-person)

• Partner with the Program Managers and Directors to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment

• Manage multiple contracts as the primary interface with the customers’ Prime Contracting Officers (PCOs)

• Work closely with program teams within in a matrix environment of program management, engineering, finance, operations, supply chain, and quality functional leads

• Act as a key team member of the capture team and establish negotiation strategy, targets, and minimums within approved authority

• Ensure customer’s requirements are fully understood and flowed through to the capture team and to external suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

• 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

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start date

• Experience with U.S. Government Contracts or Sub-Contracts or Acquisitions or Procurement under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 such as CPCM or CFCM

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a