Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon is seeking a Manager, Contracts to join the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit (SBU) supporting our Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Airborne Spectrum Dominance Contracts team. The Advanced Technology SBU of Raytheon acts as the front end of the business developing the next generation of technologies that will defend our troops and make the world a safer place.  Our technologies span from Electro-Optic (EO) to Radio Frequency (RF) spectrums.  The charter of the AT/ASD business is to identify and develop new and leading-edge capabilities, leveraging Raytheon’s key technologies, creating trusted, innovative solutions to address local and world-wide problems.

As a Contracts Manager working as an individual contributor, you’ll have the opportunity to support dynamic contracts with numerous internal and external customers as a critical partner with the Program and Proposal Management Offices (PMO). The contracts range from small trade studies to large Development programs.  This position will be supporting both classified and unclassified contracts.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for participation in the requirements analysis of Request for Proposals (RFP) (competitive and sole source) / Broad Agency Announcements, , proposal strategy reviews and coordination, contract negotiation, contract administration, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other business agreements. Our contracts offer a wide variety of experience related to Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee – Level of Effort (CPFF-LOE), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price - Level of Effort (FFP-LOE), and Other Transaction Agreements (OTA). 

 

Success in this position is defined as being a business partner with the assigned teams.  Enablers for success include being able to effectively multitask; familiar with DoD contracting; and demonstrate good communication skills to be able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers.

 

What You Will Do:

• Work as a collaborative team member with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Legal to construct and submit proposals to win new business; negotiate price and terms; advise management of contractual rights/obligations; and manage contracts after award.
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues.
• Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices.
• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide advice/guidance on 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.
• Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts.

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience reviewing RFPs, proposals and contractual documents for contractual requirements and risks,
• Experience in performing as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation and start up phases of programs
• Experience with multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, FFP-LOE, T&M, OTA) that are governed by FAR, DFARS and/or other Agency Supplements
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An active in-scope transferable DoD Top-Secret clearance
• Experience working in classified areas
• Experience developing and maintaining high-performance relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers
• Experience working competitive pursuits in excess of $100M
• Demonstrated ability to use clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Advanced Degrees and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certification

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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. #LI-ONSITE

Location Information:

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Clearance Information: 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 

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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