Contracts Manager

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

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’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is seeking a Manager, Contracts to manage an active, key Foreign Military Sale (FMS) program contract and to assist in the capture of a large follow on support contract within the Ground Based Surveillance (GBS) Sub Strategic Business (SSBU) portfolio. In addition, the candidate may have the opportunity to manage additional contractual obligations on other programs within the ASDS contracts organization in both U.S. domestic and direct commercial sale programs.

The candidate must be able to readily adapt in a challenging, fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Strong written and verbal communication is essential to success in this role. The person in this role will be a strategic member of the team, with general responsibility over contracts. In addition to working on various proposals and associated negotiations, the successful candidate will be engaged fully in contract administration upon award.

This role is responsible for helping to manage the customer relationship and the provision of business counsel and advising to the Program Management Teams. Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, proactively implement solutions, and execute to completion, while exercising sound judgment.

What You Will Do

• Support the strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation and submittal, contract negotiations and contract management

• Provide effective reach-back capability to leverage the greater Contracts organization as needed, including coordination with other business areas with international and domestic programs

• Take ownership of tough issues and use knowledge of situational dynamics to establish personal engagement strategy

• Fact-finding/audit activities with the U.S. Government, Defense Contracts Auditing Agency DCAA) and Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA).

• Update proposals for current cost or pricing data, including TINA compliance.

• Partner with Global Trade to ensure Export/Import Licensing strategies are current and initiated in a timely manner

• Work with program office and in-country partners to ensure proper authorizations are in place for Transportation and logistics of material shipped in-country.

• Partner with Subcontracts team to ensure alignment and proper communication of requirements/changes with subcontractors

• Identifying non-routine contract elements and terms and recommending solutions and providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract

• Ensure compliance with ITAR Part 130

• Occasional travel domestically and internationally is expected (less than 10%)

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

• Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and equivalent U.S. Government regulations

• Experience in negotiation and /or administration of prime contracts or subcontracts to or on behalf of US Government agencies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of contract & financial structures, pricing strategies

• Strong communicator both orally and in writing; robust analytical skills; strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

• Experience brokering internal and/or external solutions to complex program, contract, or financial problems that have general impact on annual operating plan (AOP) performance

• Understanding of contract & financial structures, pricing strategies, policy & procedure, and compliance principles

• Display an advanced understanding of business relationships and contract structures, while demonstrating an exemplary level of business acumen

• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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. #LI-ONSITE

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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