Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S.

Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

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

 Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Are you looking for a role that has something of everything? The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts within the Global PATRIOT® program area to lead the Korean and Taiwan Programs.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director, Contracts for the MAP (MENA, Asia & Pacific) program area and will be responsible for managing a small team of contracts professionals.

We are looking for an experienced candidate to lead and provide oversight of a multinational portfolio. The portfolio is a mixture of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) proposals and execution of contracts for the production, integration, technical assistance, and sustainment of PATRIOT® systems.

In this role, the candidate will (in coordination with their team) lead the front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and significant customer activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

The Senior Manager, Contracts will need to utilize regular application of strong business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, develop contractual and negotiation strategy, provide guidance, and influence results in support of program and financial objectives.

Additionally, this role is required to work closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers in support of program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other contractual related matters affecting the portfolio.

This role will work with both internal and external customers to ensure successful program performance and influence outcomes to achieve desired results.

The successful candidate should have a track record of success in U.S. Government or FMS contracting and ideally some familiarity with DCS contracting, international financing principles and cultural awareness.

As a Manager you will be expected to have the prerequisite skills and experience to guide your team and represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions while having the ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with complex customers.

What You Will Do

• 10-25% travel domestically and internationally to Asia Pacific region
• Manage multiple Contracts and Proposals with competing priorities and deadlines. Use sound judgement and available resources to ensure commitments are met or exceeded
• Be an integral part of proposal team and program execution office to proactively represent Contract functions requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of all obligations
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with 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
• Comply and support any Import / Export (ITAR/EAR) compliance requirements
• Continuously improve the overall quality, capability, and bench strength of the contract's organization

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 of experience
• Experience in DCS or FMS contracting
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience directly leading, managing, or mentoring a team
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers Direct experience in the development of proposals, as well as intensive fact-finding and negotiations
• Experience managing contracts with international partners
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust
• Cross-functional experience in Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, Business Development, or Program Management

What We Offer

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Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as

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. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. #LI-ONSITE

Clearance Information: This position requires eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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