Job Description

The selected candidate may be able to work remote at manager's discretion.

Raytheon Technologies Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) Mission Area has a position for a Manager, Program Contracts for the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) Program working within our Integrated Missile Defense Solutions (IMDS) Program Area Directorate. The EKV Program operates in partnership with industry partners and the Missile Defense Agency to advance this important homeland defense capability.

The candidate will be the Contracts lead for the IMDS EKV Program with responsibility for strategic capture, management and administration of new CPIF/CPAF/FPIF/T&M development efforts under the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) program. The successful candidates duties will include a lead role in Request for Proposal (RFP) assessment, capture and proposal strategy, contract negotiation, customer engagement and collaboration, and contract administration. The successful applicant will be the primary customer interface for business and contracting matters. The selected candidate will advise management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks.

The successful candidate must have a track record of success in domestic Department of Defense (DoD) contracting including terms and conditions, FAR/DFARS, and risk mitigation during a program lifecycle. The successful candidate will be expected to have the prerequisite skills and experience to represent Raytheon independently on significant transactions. This assignment requires an ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with external and internal customers.

The ideal candidate shall:

* Knowledge of financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements; ability to contribute to negotiation strategy and possess strong negations skills.
* Effective communicator both orally and in writing; strong analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust.
* Capable of multi-tasking and handling several assignments
* Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential
* Focus on responsiveness with strong time management and organizational skill
* Support the KV Program in all contract pursuits, proposals, and negotiations.
* Work with key stakeholders in delivering Program results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Ability to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance and provide solutions to risk to the program.
* Have the ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external customers

Required Skills:

* 10 years of experience in domestic contract administration, including proposal preparation and contract negotiation.
* BA/BS in Business, Finance, or related field.
* A proven track record of success in domestic contracting including terms and conditions, FAR/DFARS, employing policies and procedures, and Risk Mitigation
* Managing and reporting on subcontract performance to Contracts and Program leadership.
* Prior negotiations experience and demonstrated ability of cross-functional leadership within a geographically dispersed team.
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills:

* MBA or Juris Doctor
* Existing DoD Secret Clearance
* Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
* Ability to adapt to changing business environment
* Ability to be a self-starter and identify own learning opportunities and engagement

Security Clearance
This position requires the eligibility to obtain security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible 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. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.

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