Raytheon

From battlefields to oil refineries. From live training to virtual classrooms. From advanced analytics to cybersecurity. Global Training Solutions (GTS) converges learning models and training environments to engage learners and meet focused mission and business objectives. GTS leverages in-depth experience and world class expertise to provide operational advantages that dramatically improve readiness and performance. We provide a full host of engineering services and systems integration, training and training support, and logistics – including range services, depot maintenance and supply support for military, homeland security, law enforcement and civil affairs customers around the world. Come be a part of our team, working in a stimulating environment alongside our many experienced and professional employees while building a personally rewarding career!

The Manager, Program Contracts is a team leader position responsible for providing experienced contracts support to Global Training Solutions within its Modeling, Simulation and Logistics (MS&L) Sub-Mission Area. This position reports to a Sr. Contract Manager, regularly interfaces with the Director of Contracts and Supply Chain, Program Directors and U.S. Government customers. This position requires a keen collaborator with solid interpersonal and communication skills paired with deep contracting knowledge, proven negotiation techniques and a strong ability to advise program leaders on business-objective decision making and independently representing contracts as part of the program and or pursuit integrated product teams (IPTs).

This position is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract management for assigned programs within the MS&L Sub-Mission Area. This position addresses contractual performance, interprets contractual requirements, evaluates, and provides advice on risk while proposing appropriate mitigation strategies. The position administers contracts, task orders, modifications and contractual requirements in accordance with Statements of Work and FAR/DFAR regulations. The CM also collaborates with Business Capture to participate in front-end strategic assessment of business pursuits to include establishment of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Subcontracting Agreements (Raytheon as Subcontractor), solicitation analysis, proposal preparation support, color-team reviews, and proposal submittal, in accordance with company policies, procedures, legal requirements and customer instructions/specifications. An ideal candidate with optimal experience and skills shall demonstrate experience successfully managing a large, highly complex contracting portfolio with individual contracts valued at greater than $50M and consisting of multiple contract types – FFP, FPLOE, Cost and T&M, CPFF, CPIF, Award Fee. They will have strong experience as a contracts manager in a new business, competitive capture environment, proposing as a Large Business Prime Contractor to U.S. Government DoD Contracts.

The Manager, Program Contractswill have the following specific responsibilities:

• Review contractual terms and conditions in contracts and agreements against our Term Guide publication
• Manage, administer, negotiate and bind the company to contracts and agreements
• Periodically brief GTS VP (as required) of unique program requirements as part of new business gating process for discrete pursuit efforts
• Advise program team of contractual responsibilities and obligations, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures addressing contractual matters, and interpret contract clauses and statement of work requirements
• Respond to U.S. Government inquires and draft/archive letters and correspondence to and from the Government addressing contractual performance, contractual deliverables, reports, contract fund status, requests for equitable adjustments and contract claims and the like (not all inclusive).
• Participate in front-end strategic support of business pursuits, color team reviews, proposal preparation, and business decision gating
• Analyze and approve Estimates at Completion for the contracting function
• Examine, understand and defend in negotiations Labor and Pricing Rates, estimates of material, profit/fee, Other Direct Costs, General and Administrative costs
• Review and assess U.S. Government solicitations, perform clause analysis and subcontract flow down requirements to GTS supply chain personnel

Required Skills:

• Must have at least 10 years of experience working with U.S. Government Contracts and must possess a Bachelors degree (see below)
• Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess ability to quickly learn and fluently use unique Raytheon Management Information Systems designed to support daily office activities
• Must have the ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork and trust.
• Must be capable of multitasking and handling several assignments concurrently.
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize daily actions and handle high volume contracts tasking
• Capable of resolving contractual issues and formulating recommendations/solutions

Desired Skills:

• Experience with competitive pursuits
• Ability to travel approximately 20%
• Experience with U.S. Government acquisition and related regulations, e.g. FAR, DFARS, and ITAR/EAR is highly desirable.
• Experience with legal principles of contract management
• Experience with supply chain management
• Experience with project and/or financial management
• Experience with contract close-out of both Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contracts is highly desirable.
• Experience working on Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Vehicles is highly desirable.
• Experience as a military veteran or former Department of Defense civilian having worked in an acquisition community program management office
• Attainment of either the National Contract Management Association Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certifications

Required Education (including Major):

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (business, acquisition or contract management, or legal is preferred, supply chain) or an additional 8 years of contracts experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. 161463

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.