Manager, Contracts – Hypersonics Boost Capability (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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.   

Raytheon has an opening for a Manager, Contracts supporting the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Portfolio within Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. Raytheon is working on the forefront of technology, advancing industry knowledge and capabilities to meet and overcome the challenges of hypersonic flight, and accelerating development of hypersonic weapons using state-of-the art expertise and investment in new infrastructure, people, and technology. Fielding these weapons is vital to our national security.  

Within the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Portfolio, development of boost technology is a national priority. The role will support captures and development programs specific to Hypersonic Boost Capability such as the Conventional and Tactical Boost Glide Programs. This highly competitive total system development area requires quick turn proposal responses, robust Intellectual Property strategies, and novel contracting approaches. This position offers a broad opportunity to engage with program leadership and coordinate peers in service of several programs of strategic importance to Raytheon. 

What You Will Do  

• Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Business/Estimating, and Supply Chain to manage successful execution of contracts 

• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP) 

• Review Estimates at Completion (EAC)  

• Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses 

• Negotiate contracts 

• Support program management and execution reviews 

• Develop Intellectual Property and investment strategy 

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies 

• Minimal travel

What You Will Learn 

• Contract with multiple Government and non-Government customers via traditional and non-traditional contract vehicles

• Take an active role in the growth of yourself and others to meet both career and organizational goals

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

• Defense Industry experience related to Contracts management, program management, business management or supply chain

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret clearance a plus 

• Contractual acumen with proficiency in contracts fundamentals with knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 

• Experience managing development contracts in a competitive environment 

• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification  

• Familiarity with Other Transaction Agreements, Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements 

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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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.