Contracts Negotiator (Security Clearance required)

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

Missile Systems (MS) Contracts has an opening for a Contracts Negotiator in the Strategic and Naval Systems (SNS) product line supporting the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) IIA program. SM-3 is an important ballistic missile defense system that provides layered protection around the world.The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of proposals, as well as management and administration of contracts for the SM-3 IIA Program. The primary customer is the Missile Defense Agency (Dahlgren, Virginia). Duties include a role in Request for Proposal (RFP) assessment, capture and proposal strategy, contract negotiation, customer engagement and collaboration, and general contract administration. The successful applicant will be a key customer interface for contracting matters and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining trust and cooperation while ensuring that proposed and negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and guidelines. The selected candidate will advise program management of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate contractual/program risks. Minimal travel may be required.Position Responsibilities & ExpectationsAbility to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements; ability to collaboratively develop a negotiation strategy with the Program team and Program/Senior Manager, ContractsStrong negotiation skills--- including the ability to understand and defend our Basis of Estimate (BOE) on proposals in negotiations Effective communicator both orally and in writing; strong analytical skills; strong listening and interpersonal skillsAbility to work within a team and to foster teamwork and trustCapable of handling several assignmentsAbility to work independently; strong time management and organizational skills are essentialAwareness of Export and Import requirements and when to engage Export/Import partnersUnderstanding of Contracts processes and ability to engage to achieve complianceRequired SkillsBA/BS in Business, Finance, or related field (Advanced Degree a plus)4 years of experience in contract administration, including proposal preparation and contract negotiation, or experience in a closely related fieldAbility to obtain a DoD Secret ClearanceComputer proficiency, experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and shared data basesDesired SkillsExisting DoD Secret clearanceComplimentary experience on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD),This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.Security ClearanceThis 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.Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. 152340Raytheon 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.

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