Senior Manager, Contracts - Precision Fires & Maneuver (Onsite)

Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 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 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 exciting opportunities for two (2) Senior Manager, Contracts leadership roles. We are looking for experienced candidates to lead the two following Contracts teams and portfolio of programs: 1) Deep Strike™/Deep Fires™ and 2) Raytheon Javelin Joint Venture (JV) Production. Both Deep Strike™/Deep Fires™ and the Raytheon Javelin JV reside within the Precision Fires & Maneuver Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) within Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) in Tucson, AZ. These positions will provide the necessary Contracts leadership to both the Contracts teams as well as capture and program teams. These roles require adeptness at developing and maintaining strong, credible, and productive relationships with both partners and Customers. Deep Strike™/Deep Fires™ is the growth engine of the Long Range Precision Fires directorate, providing innovative technologies to the US Army, while the Javelin JV continues next generation development and ramp production to provide critical warfighting capability to the US Army and allies. These portfolios are comprised of FAR based procurement contracts for the US and Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Customers, as well as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreements, and growth into Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) markets. In these role, the successful candidates will have immediate supervisory responsibility over a team of Contracts Professionals, responsible for their growth and development, as well as leading the front-end of the business assessments and strategy development, supporting the development and execution of sound capture and negotiations strategies, internal and external customer relationships, ensuring contracting actions are proactively supportive of the business’s long range financial planning, and tactical / foundational contracting knowledge of the team is sound. Both opportunities are onsite in Tucson, AZ These roles are eligible for a Sign-On Bonus! What You Will Do Effectively communicate with internal and external senior level customers and partners to establish mutually beneficial relationships, resolve complex and multi-faceted problems, and influence business decisions; including advising of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate business, contractual, and/ or program risks Apply strong aptitude for contract negotiations with the ability to understand the financial aspects for overall business interests - contracts and other business arrangements Contribute to strategy regarding growth paths and creative solutions Some travel, up to ~25% to Customer and partner sites, primarily to Huntsville, AL, is required 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' experience Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) contracting Experience in the development of Contracts professionals, which may include direct supervisory responsibility, coaching, mentoring, and/ or teaching/training Qualifications We Prefer Excellent collaboration and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and build effective relationships based on respect and trust Excellent communication skills Cross functional experience (Pricing, Finance, Procurement) FMS, DCS, OTA and/ or Commercial contracting in Aerospace and Defense experience Qualifications We Prefer Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding, teamwork, and trust Professional, effective written, and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers; thorough analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills; be adaptable to a variety of business situations Experience working in an exciting environment and ability to multi-task across multiple programs and demonstrated record of responsiveness with excellent time management and organization skills Juris Doctor or MBA a plus What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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 Raytheon Sites Virtual Tour | Raytheon 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 LI-CD4 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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