Manager, Contracts- Advanced Fighter Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 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: 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. 

Raytheon has an opportunity for a Manager, Contracts who seizes the chance to immerse themselves with several top talent teams to accept and take on some of Raytheon’s most intriguing and unique contractual opportunities. The successful candidate will manage a significant portion of our rapidly growing portfolio.

This position is tailored for a highly motivated, well-organized Contracts professional who embraces, thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a focus on professional growth and career advancement.

In this role, you will be responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, coordination of invoicing, fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. You will need to utilize regular application of thorough business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives. Additionally, the 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, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio.  This position will have 1 direct report.

The role will also work with both internal and external customers to ensure programs' performance, provide guidance, and influence outcomes to achieve desired results. 

This role is eligible for a Sign-On bonus.

What You Will Do

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

• Professionally represent Raytheon on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop business relationships

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

• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope

• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise

• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals, examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

• Some domestic travel will be required to meet with the customer

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

Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Experience with contracts negotiation and administration of hardware and/or software development programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to understand the f