Senior Manager, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMD99: RTN Remote, Maryland

Position Role Type:

Remote

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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead and oversee the Tomahawk Program proposal process with oversight of Production, Recert, and Development proposals and negotiations for a critical and growing program area within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. This role reports to the Associate Director, Contracts while leading a team of 3 employees.  This leader will be an integral part of the business teams, providing strategic solutions and dynamic recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues while supporting and inspiring the team.  Specific effort in driving on-time proposal delivery, current contract execution, and developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required.  The program is a complex, legacy missile franchise program that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven. The portfolio includes FAR-based domestic and FMS contracts with the US Navy (NAVAIR).

This position is well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems while employing sound change management and communication skills and developing personnel talent.  Some travel will be required.

Our Raytheon Contracts teammates are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts professionals are endless, both domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide visible, active leadership and collaboration with program and functional leaders in support of overall program success.
• Provide strategic guidance beginning at receipt of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and continuing through program execution – these activities include understanding contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Support and develop personnel in proposal and negotiation excellence, contract execution, and other contracts support.
• Lead complex contract negotiations (FAR-based) with the US Navy.
• Oversee a high volume of proposals and negotiations, coordinate program support, and effectively communicate status and help needed to internal leadership.
• Provide general contract administration support.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.
• Ensure that the team’s work follows company processes and policies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and 10 years of prior experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and 7 years of experience
• Experience with US Government contracts, FAR and / or DFAR

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Leadership experience in a complex, fast-pace, and changing environment, where prioritization and adaptation is required to be effective
• Extensive FAR-based contractual experience including contract formation with a broad understanding of risk, terms and conditions, and contractual mitigations while complying with internal policies
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor junior contracts professionals
• Experience with international contracts which include offsets or industrialization requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust to foster equitable solutions to complex problems with various customers

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(s) as you apply for this role.

• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). #LI-REMOTE

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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