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At RTX, the world's 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.

Raytheon has an opening for a Senior Manager, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon.

The selected candidate will lead a team of contract professionals responsible for contract administration and capture activities supporting key development programs. This role focuses on team leadership, major classified pursuits, and effective contract execution across efforts that contribute to Raytheon’s long‑term growth. The Classified Portfolio is a fast‑paced environment, and the Senior Manager, Contracts will serve as a trusted business partner to Program Leadership, providing sound contracting guidance and support aligned with program and business objectives.

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.

A Top-Secret Clearance is required on Day 1. This position is designated onsite at Raytheon Tucson.

This position is eligible for Relocation and a Sign-On bonus!

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of contract professionals, overseeing workload, performance, and career development.
• Serve as the senior Contracts authority for the classified portfolio.
• Develop and execute classified contract strategies that support technology maturation, prototyping, and other development efforts.
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex, classified U.S. Government contracts (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP).
• Support development and response to Request for Proposals (RFP), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements.
• Oversee proposal development, terms and conditions analysis, risk identification, and negotiation planning for both competitive and sole-source efforts.
• Provide business and contract guidance that influences program planning, technical decision-making, and customer engagement.
• Support internal reviews, audits, gate reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and customer meetings.
• Collaborate with Government counterparts and partner with PMO functional teams to ensure compliant and effective contract execution.
• Manage customer communications, contractual changes, and issue resolution while cultivating and sustaining a positive, trust-based relationship with the Contracting Officer.
• Travel Requirements are minimal.
• This role is designated as on-site and located in Tucson, Arizona.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience managing, and building teams; related to leading, teaching and /or mentoring professionals to success
• Experience working with varying types of contracts under US Government acquisition
• Active and transferable U.S. Government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility work area supporting advanced development programs and classified technologies
• Knowledge of intellectual property strategies, data rights, cost/price analysis, FAR / DFARS and proposal development processes
• Experience bidding and/or managing development contracts in a fast-paced competitive environment
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements as well as the ability to contribute to negotiation strategies.
• Experience contributing to program management and financial reviews such as; Estimates at Completion (EAC), Program Management Reviews, Material Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence senior leadership and stakeholders to drive successful business outcomes

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

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. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

Raytheon In Tucson: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location

Raytheon Advance Technology: Advanced Technology | Raytheon

Clearance Information: 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.html

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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