Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 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:

Top Secret - Current

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 Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts within the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) program area.  This role will lead Strategic Growth programs within MSP.  We are seeking a leader with business acumen and initiative who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and has the ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes, manage risk, and foster strong internal and external customer relationships in support of U.S. Government contracts and critical pursuit opportunities within the Intelligence Community.  The role will also be an integral part of a contracts organization providing strategic solutions and dynamic recommendations to multiple program teams regarding contractual issues and proposal strategies. The MSP portfolio is challenging and dynamic, and this role must serve as a trusted business adviser to program leadership.

The selected individual will provide day-to-day and strategic Contracts leadership for Strategic Growth programs within MSP and will manage direct reports.  The successful candidate will lead a mix of sole source and competitive pursuits, as well as execution efforts, with multiple DoD and prime customers.  In addition to traditional FAR-based, TINA compliant efforts, there is also Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) activity within this role, accompanied by associated Terms and Conditions review and negotiation. 

Additionally, the Senior 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, proposal reviews, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolios.

This role is eligible for a Sign-Bonus.

What You Will Do

• Support the professional development of direct reports, to include workload assignment, training opportunities, performance reviews and mentoring

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions  

• Partner with Key Program Functions in the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts implementation, as well as general contract administration

• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics

• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.

• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/ obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes

• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge

• Minimal domestic travel

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years of experience

• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access after to start date

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

• Experience as a Contracts Lead and/or direct engagemen