Director, Contracts (Onsite)

The portfolio is comprised of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts for various missile products across the production, development, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of the NAM programs.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing strong customer relationships, building customer trust, and the ability to influence customer decisions as appropriate.

In this role, you will have direct supervisory responsibilities in a leader of leaders capacity, while also actively participating in SSBU strategy development, long range business planning, and front-end assessment of business pursuits. You will need to regularly apply a strong business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, assist team members in the develop contractual and negotiation strategies, provide strategic guidance, and influence results in support of program execution and financial objectives, while ensuing compliance with internal policies/procedures and USG regulations.

The Director, Contracts is required to be a key member of and work collaboratively the NAM Leadership Team and Functional Peers in support of NAM SSBU program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio.

The candidate will have a successful track record in Contracts leadership position(s), including the ability to attract, grow and retain contract professionals.

This role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, El Segundo, CA, McKinney, TX or Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Effectively communicate with internal and external senior level customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships, resolve complex and multi-faceted problems, and influence business decisions
• Lead a team of contract professionals across varying levels of experience, as well as attract, grow and retain team members
• Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with and influencing relevant stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards
• Ability to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while developing and maintaining trusting relationships with senior customer counterparts

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• 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
• Experience with U.S. Government Acquisition/Contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in the development and leadership of Contracts professionals, which may include coaching, mentoring, and teaching

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with and influence internal and external customer leadership
• Excellent collaboration and leadership abilities, with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with multiple customers
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of strategy and objectives and influence senior internal and customer leadership.
• Cross-functional experience in Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, Business Development, or Program Management
• MBA or Juris Doctor

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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. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-ONSITE

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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 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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