Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on 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 is seeking a Manager, Contracts (Individual Contributor) in the Advanced Technology Sub Business Unit (SBU) to join our Airborne Spectrum Dominance Contracts team. The Advanced Technology SBU of Raytheon acts as the front end of the business developing the next generation of technologies that will defend our troops and make the world a safer place.  Our technologies span from Electro-Optic (EO) to Radio Frequency (RF) spectrums.  The charter of the AT/ASD business is to identify and develop new and leading-edge capabilities, leveraging Raytheon’s key technologies, creating trusted, innovating solutions to address local and world-wide problems. As a Manager, Contracts, you’ll have the opportunity to support dynamic contracts with numerous internal and external customers as a critical partner with the Program and Proposal Management Offices (PMO). The contracts range from small trade studies to Development programs.  This position will also be supporting both classified and unclassified contracts. What You Will Do Collaborate effectively with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Legal. Be a critical member of the PMO, with responsibility for owning contract management/administration actions on proposal and contracts across the acquisition life cycle. Develop and respond to Request for Proposals (RFP) / Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), contract negotiation, contract administration, non-disclosure agreements, and other business agreements for contract such as; Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price - Level of Effort (FFP-LOE), and Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).  Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes and contractual issues. Influence others through the explanation of facts, policies and practices. Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders. Provide advice/guidance on contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes. Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts. Success in this position is defined as being a team player working with your assigned Program Teams in support of the Raytheon mission.   Enablers for success include being able to effectively multitask; learn; and demonstrate good communication skills to be able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Experience working in Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement, Estimating/Pricing, or Finance Experience with US Government Contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) Experience as a contracts lead or leading contracts negotiations Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start Qualifications We Prefer An active Top-Secret clearance Experience working in closed areas, classified environments Experience developing and maintaining high-performance relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers Advanced Degrees or industry recognized contracts certifications Strong Microsoft products experience, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. 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. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. This position is offering relocation assistance. Learn more about our Goleta, CA facility here: Raytheon Goleta, CA Location This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security