Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has a challenging opportunity for a Manager, Contracts within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) in the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). This position will provide the necessary contracts management for a growing $500M+ portfolio. The ESSM program is structured as an international consortium between the U.S. and several NATO countries, with DoD, FMS, and DCS contracts.

This role will report directly to the Associate Director of Contracts for ESSM as an individual contributor role, you will be an integral manager for a demanding multi-faceted, strategic contract and key member of the greater ESSM team, creating solutions to support U.S. Navy and international customers.

The successful candidate would possess the following attributes, strong experience in risk assessment and negotiations, excellent business acumen and communication skills, experience in DoD and international contracting while providing contractual and business guidance to program management leadership

What You Will Do 

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policies/procedures to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process.
• Support and lead complex negotiations.
• Represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with complex customers.
• Some travel, both domestic and international, is anticipated.

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in the development of proposals and negotiations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence leadership
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers
• 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

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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This position is classified as:

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