Senior Analyst, Contracts (Onsite)

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Contracts supports the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Portfolio within Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit. This role involves developing and managing contracts for various programs, including the Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept and Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile.

Responsibilities

• Become highly proficient in contract management/administration actions on proposals and contracts across the acquisition life cycle.
• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Work independently, yet recognize matters that require leadership review and buy-in.
• Cook up and manage customer responses to ensure timely and effective communication.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions to ensure scope is confined.
• Support program management and execution reviews to monitor progress and performance.
• Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices.
• Interface with customers regarding correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues.
• Draft complex letters that communicate Raytheon’s business position effectively.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Work closely with program teams within a matrix environment of program management, engineering, finance, operations, supply chain, and quality functional lead.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Administration, Subcontracts, Procurement, Acquisitions, and /or Finance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance is required, and candidates must be eligible to begin the clearance process immediately upon hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active Top Secret clearance a plus.
• Contractual acumen with proficiency in contracts fundamentals with knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience with proposals and contract administration of U.S. Government sustainment contracts and Direct Commercial Sale sustainment contracts including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract types.
• Professional presence complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills to partner and influence others effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational to prioritize tasks while delivering timely, high-quality products.
• Sound judgment with strategic mindset and proactiveness to address issues to resolution.
• Able to effectively partner with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership teams.