Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) program area.  This candidate will play an integral role as a member of the program team, focusing on contract proposal, negotiation, execution and closeout. The portfolio is comprised of Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of the NASAMS® system and Sentinel® radar.

In this role, you will be responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, coordination of invoicing, and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. You will need to utilize regular application of thorough business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, the Manager, Contracts 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.

Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. The successful candidate will be expected to have the prerequisite skills and experience to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with complex customers. With a global portfolio of clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Contracts Lead during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start-up phases of programs

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, and contract administration

• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate terms and conditions and pricing proposals

• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual and program risks

• Establish and enhance effective working relationships with customers and internal partners, to include Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results

• Demonstrate business acumen and provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies

• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope

• Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relev