Associate Director, Contracts

Date Posted:

2024-09-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 an Associate Director, Contracts to be the strategic driver for the AIM-9X and JSOW teams within our Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles (NAM) contracts organization. This role reports to the Director, Contracts while leading a team of 6 employees.  This leader will be an integral part of the business teams, providing strategic solutions for proposal, negotiation, and execution issues while supporting and inspiring the team.  Specific effort in developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships will be required.  AIM-9X is a complex, legacy franchise missile program with development, production, and sustainment activities interwoven.  JSOW is another legacy missile program which is reemerging.  The portfolio includes mainly 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.

While candidates in Tucson, AZ are preferred, we do welcome remote candidates who are willing to travel frequently to support the program in Tucson. 

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 success is driven by a strong culture, investing in our people, and by embracing the perspectives of a diverse workforce. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Guide and mentor team members on proposal and negotiation excellence, contract execution, and other contract support.
• Monitor, track, and provide escalation support during contract negotiations.
• 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 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 12 years of prior experience, OR an advanced degree and 10 years of experience
• Experience with US Government (USG) contracts, FAR and / or DFAR
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required

Qualifications We Value:

• Proven leadership in a complex, fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective
• Extensive FAR-based contractual experience with demonstrated ability to teach and mentor junior contracts professionals
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
• Effectively oversee a high volume of proposals and negotiations, coordinate program support, and effectively communicate status and help needed to internal leadership
• Demonstrated ability to find equitable solutions to complex problems with various customers
• Experience with international contracts which include offsets or industrialization requirements
• Ability to understand, quantify, and communicate contractual and financial risk
• Significant knowledge of contract formation with a broad understanding of risk, terms and conditions, and contractual mitigations while complying with internal policies
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations
• Juris Doctor or MBA a plus

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.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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