Senior Manager, Contracts (On-Site)

Date Posted:

2025-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Air & Space Defense Systems is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager, Contracts to lead contract strategy and execution within the Specter Portfolio. This highly visible role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes, manage risk, and foster strong customer relationships in support of U.S. Government contracts and critical pursuit opportunities.

This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills and developing personnel talent.

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. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

Our success is driven by a strong culture, investing in our people, and by embracing the perspectives of a diverse workforce. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is an onsite role to collaborate and support the program team in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do:

As a trusted advisor to leadership and business teams, the Senior Manager will:

• Serve as the primary contractual authority, guiding negotiations and providing innovative solutions to complex issues.

• Lead contract strategy development and execution across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with government regulations.

• Identify and mitigate contractual and business risks, proactively driving solutions to closure in a collaborative and timely manner.

• Act as a change agent, championing process improvements and operational excellence to enhance contract management practices.

• Foster partnerships with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive performance, secure customer satisfaction, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

• Report directly to the Associate Director, Contracts for the Specter Portfolio and act as their primary backup.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience.

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts  (USG) contracts administration / management including proposals, cost structures, performance requirements, delivery schedules, terms and conditions or other closely related contracts experience.

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations.

• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven track record of independently managing workloads and driving issues to resolution Proven leadership in a complex, fast-paced, and changing environment, where prioritization and adaptation is required to be effective

• Experience with administration and negotiation of complex proposals and contracts.

• Extensive FAR-based contractual experience with demonstrated ability to teach and mentor junior contracts professionals.

• Effectively oversee a high volume of proposals and negotiations, coordinate pro