Senior Manager, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCO99: RTN Remote, Colorado

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

Top Secret - Current

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 within our Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit.  We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven person to lead contract strategy and execution within the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) Sub strategic Business Unit (SSBU) and Space Protection & Control (SPC) mission area.

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 strong contractual change management and communication skills, managing a dynamic team of contracts professionals and developing personnel talent.

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. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus.

What You Will Do

• Lead a small geographically dispersed team of experienced contracts managers, providing oversight, guidance, support and talent development.

• Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, day-to-day administration 

• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies

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

• Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution

• Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization

• Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience

• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SCI after start date

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts administration

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working as a Contracts Lead and/or direct engagement with external customers for contract negotiations for the delivery of defense articles and/or services as well as working with other business partners, i.e. Program Management, General Counsel, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Development, Program Finance, Estimating and Pricing, and/or Accounting

• Experience with one or more of the following: Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and/or International Direct Commercial Sales under different contractual arrangements such as FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, and LOE

• Experience working competitive acquisitions, including initiation of Teaming Agreements, Organizational Conflict of Interest plans, developing strategies related to fee and contract structure, leading development and drafting of contractual volume response

• Working knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) rights, how to properly protect IP, Government Rights in Data, Software licensing, Free and Open-Source Software and how to leverage data rights strategies to protect competitive advantages and the ability to understand complex terms and conditions, including the ability to assess associated risk, develop mitigation strategies, draft contractual language and negotiate waivers with senior leadership for any non-conforming contractual terms

• Experience with one or more export compliance requirements such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and/or Manufacturing Licensing Agreements (MLA)

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

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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.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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