Associate Director, Contracts (Hybrid)

Associate Director, Contracts

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Strategic Alignment (SA) team, as part of the Alignment, Contracts, and Supply Chain Legal (AXL) organization is a crucial business partner for integration / alignment in strategies, processes, and execution of contracts for our customer's most critical programs. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Contracts leadership role supporting our Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

This position will offer an opportunity to expand your breadth of experience in Contracts and Supply Chain, while engaging across multiple programs on broad, complex, and strategic challenges to meet our business objectives.

Responsibilities to Anticipate :

• Establish trusting relationships and engage directly with Contracts Managers and Material Program Managers to improve alignment between our prime contract and supply chain.
• Advise on prime contract Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) and / or on subcontract T&Cs by understanding the business impact of misaligned terms.
• Help drive contracts symmetry though the value chain by aligning terms, conditions, and requirements with customers through to suppliers.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external senior level customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships, resolve complex and multi-faceted problems, and influence business decisions.
• Play an essential role in Request for Proposal (RFP), capture and proposal strategy, and negotiation objectives and strategies, seeking alignment of supplier subcontracts with prime contract requirements in all phases of the pursuit.
• Align program objectives and Strategic Business Unit business goals through the utilization of early engagement business process tools such as :
• Creation of applicable Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses for utilization throughout the value stream;
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for both capture and execution phases of key programs; and
• Pursuing Better Business Deals through enhanced negotiation alignment for strategic pursuits.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Qualifications We Value :

What We Offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child / adult backup care.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role :

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.