Senior Manager, Supply Chain Legal Advisor (Hybrid)

About the position 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain (SC) Legal Advisor , who will report to the Associate Director, Raytheon SC Advising. The SC Advisor provides advice and drafting support for purchasing professionals and will: review purchase order/subcontract terms and conditions in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures, internal guidance briefs, federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto. Note that this role is an advisory position, working with Counsel to resolve legally related issues supporting our Procurement and Program teams. It is not a General Counsel or an Attorney position and will not represent Raytheon in any legal capacity. Additionally, this role will advise purchasing professionals and program managers on subcontract issues such as warranty interpretation, limitation of liability, termination for convenience or default, indemnification, and other subcontract terms and risks, as well as novations/assignments, software licensing for Commercial and Free and Open Source Software, intellectual property issues, teaming agreements and other collaborative agreements, proprietary information agreements, and other agreement types.

Responsibilities

• Draft terms & conditions, software licenses, and other agreements that provide the best protection and benefit to the company.
• Research legal issues for the Supply Chain organization or the Legal, Contracts, and Compliance (LCC) office.
• Assist in establishing negotiation goals, and assist in negotiations regarding deviations from standard provisions.
• Review and advise SC on performance issues such as claims and insolvency.
• Assist the organization in writing business processes, policies and in oversight reviews.
• Provide training and communications.
• Assist in maintaining standard terms & conditions and negotiations guidance.
• Review complex legal issues with Counsel as appropriate and support audit activities.
• Maintain active communication with requesters, management, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and SC and Program Counsel on significant legal problems and issues.
• Minimal domestic travel to Raytheon sites as required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field (i.e. Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in Legal Studies preferred) and minimum 7 years' experience
• Experience with US Government (FAR / DFAR Supplements and Government contract procurement processes), licenses, and / or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations
• 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
• DoD Clearance: Secret

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Supply Chain processes and procedures
• Legal research experience
• Experience with export/import, cybersecurity, and privacy law and issues
• Strong collaboration, as this candidate will have regular interaction with Supply Chain personnel, LCC and Program Counsel, other SME functions, and other business entities
• Detail oriented, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to develop options and solutions that are practical and can be readily acted upon
• A positive, cooperative attitude, but assertive when necessary to comply with company policies and Government regulations and laws
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment, with often changing goals and requirements, and a very heavy workload, including special projects
• Active and transferrable DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a (TS/SCI)

Benefits

• 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.

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