Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ808: RMS AP Bldg 808 1151 East Hermans Road Building 808, 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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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.

The Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) leading Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Production contracts team. The position will include support of current DOD initiatives for SM-6 increased capacity and munitions acceleration activities.

This position will provide the necessary contracts leadership for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio and will report directly to the Associate Director, Contracts for the SM-2 and 6 Programs. 

Responsibilities To Anticipate:

• 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, in some cases, lead complex negotiations.
• Key member of the NAVY Standard Missile System (NSMS) Contracts leadership team.
• Creating strategic solutions to support US Navy primarily through transition to production, production, and sustainment.
• Represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with complex customers.
• Some domestic travel is anticipated, up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work in Tucson, AZ (Onsite).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in the development of proposals and negotiations
• Experience in leading and development Contracts professionals, which may include direct supervisory responsibility, coaching, mentoring, and/ or teaching

Qualifications We Value:

• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive 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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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Security Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: