Manager, Contracts (Remote)

About the role

The role of Manager, Contracts supports one of the program areas within the Fire Control Radar Sustainment portfolio. This role is an integral member of the program team, supporting strategic pursuits, negotiations, contract management, and customer relationships across multiple United States Government (USG) programs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Portfolio Program Managers and functional counterparts to manage successful execution of contracts
• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks
• Perform as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start up phases of programs
• Lead Contracts support to Request for Proposal (RFP) assessments, proposal generation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and compliance with USG regulation and company policy
• Support program management and execution reviews
• Develop effective partnerships with customers and internal teams

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years' prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' of experience
• 5 years' of Department of War (DoW) Contacts experience
• Experience with US Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Contract types
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust
• Professional, effective written, and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations
• Ability for periodic travel to domestic Raytheon facilities and customer sites