Job Description

Here at Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), we work together as one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Our innovation spans all domains: from land and sea to air, space and cyberspace. Were inspired by a noble mission, shared by employees around the globe, and an inclusive culture that empowers employees and celebrates their contributions.

Our RMD 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 clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Contracts experts are endless, both domestically and abroad.

Our success is driven by a strong culture, investing in our people, and a embracing the perspectives of a diverse workforce. Our Contracts teammates fuel powerful ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals.

If youre ready for your next rewarding career, wed like to meet you.

This position is a Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) Contracts position working within Land Warfare & Air Defense (LW&AD) Mission Area. Primary responsibilities will include supporting the EUCOM Business Area which has a wide base of Programs and Customers including Army Contracting Command (ACC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), NATO Support Agency (NSPA), Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) with a mix, FMS and DCS contracts.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, motivated by results, possess skills in contracts or related applicable business experience, and the ability to interact effectively with external as well as internal customers. Duties will include participation in front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, 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. Candidate must be able to readily adapt in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Contract Professional supporting this key business area is responsible for management of the customer relationship, the provision of business counsel and leadership to the Program Management Teams, together with expedited proposal, negotiation and/or definitization of contracts that are critical to RMD and LW&AD Programs. Must be able to recognize business and contractual issues in program performance implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.

This position is located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts or may be eligible for telecommuting at the managers discretion.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance within one year

Responsibilities:

* Differentiate between routine and non-routine contract elements and terms, and be able to make recommended solutions.
* Display an advanced understanding of business relationships and contract structures, while demonstrating an exemplary level of business acumen.
* Using sound management principles, broker closure to general business agreements, i.e., teaming agreements, proprietary information agreements, etc., along with understanding of management, organization, planning and controls.
* Recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.
* Negotiate sound business deals with its customers and to provide governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
* Apply tenets of Raytheons principles of Customer Focused Marketing to establish and maintain effective customer relationships based on performance, relationships, solutions and ethical conduct
Required Skills:

* 8 years of professional Contracts or closely related experience
* BS degree in Business Administration, Finance or other related degree.
* Experience working with DoD Production Contracts or other contract types
* Experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and/or equivalent government regulations
* Experience with contract & financial structures, pricing strategies, policy & procedure and compliance principles.
* Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills:

* Advanced degree (Masters or J.D.)
* NCMA Certification (CPCM or CFCM)
* Demonstrated ability to develop advanced concepts and solutions to unusual problems that involve a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation.
* Six Sigma Certified

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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