Manager, Contracts

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At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Contracts (P4) in the Electronic Airborne Systems (EAS) product line within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). In this role, you will be responsible for the guidance, management, and administration for proprietary United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) prime contracts with a heavy focus on Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) production contracting activities and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contracting activities.

The person in this role will be a strategic member of the NAS Contracts team, with responsibility for owning contract management/administration actions with an emphasis on employing sound change management and communication skills. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Contracts and will need to collaborate closely with program management and cross-functional teams.

NAS is a challenging, fast-paced environment which will be well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in an exciting, collaborative team environment.

This position is remote is expected to have a minimal (<5%) travel requirement to company and customer locations.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.
• Lead change management actions such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award.
• Review estimate at completion (EAC).
• Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals.
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies. Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coach and mentor other Contracts team members
• Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.

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’ relevant experience
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations.
• Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs
• Demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation and change management
• Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure and / or compliance principles
• Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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