Associate Director, Contracts – Advanced Technology, Alternate Missions & Space

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. Raytheon has an opening for an Associate Director, Contracts within our Advanced Technology (AT) / Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Contracts organization, which focuses on key pursuits as well as development efforts that serve as the growth engine and front end of the business, critical to the future growth of Raytheon. This is a unique and challenging role requiring contractual strategic and leadership focus on the execution of major development efforts as well as key competitive pursuits across multiple customers. Additional contractual strategic focus areas include areas of commonality across large development programs within the Advanced Effectors & Space (AE&S) Sub-Strategic Business Unit – potential execution issues, change management, and intellectual property. This role includes leadership of a Contracts team supporting the Alternate Missions & Space (AM&S) portfolio within AE&S, with direct supervisory responsibility for a team of six (6) Contracts professionals. Please note that this role is designated as onsite in Tucson, Arizona. 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. This position is eligible for Relocation and a Sign-On bonus!

Provide visible, active leadership and collaboration with program and functional leaders in support of overall program success. Provide strategic guidance beginning prior to 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 members’ work follows company processes and policies.

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