Contracts Manager (Abu Dhabi)

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to work with a global matrix team at our Raytheon Emirates Ltd. (REL) United Arab Emirates Headquarters. In this role you will support REL implementation of program execution, new business captures, and Middle East North Africa (MENA) Group Contracts Operations. In this role you will be a contracts professional with a high degree of responsibility in a complex, multi-contract international business with key existing strategic and new UAE customers, and you will report to the REL Associate Director, Contracts.

You will be responsible for developing a close and impactful working relationship with the internal stakeholders and global customers such as UAE Ministries and other government agencies.

We value skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications and knowledge will add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This Accompanied position will be onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE for a long-term international assignment with additional compensation.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

What You Will Do

• Support the engagement and business activities with mission areas on a matrixed geographically dispersed team.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support REL UAE Direct Commercial Sales captures to accomplish the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Collaborate toward improvements of processes through use of the existing tools.
• Support the development of new tools to enhance performance of programs, captures or other business entities.
• Participate in MENA Contracts training and development when needed.
• Co-manage OCONUS contracts duties resulting in achieving program and business area objectives.
• Ensure successful governance / compliance with company policies and Export / Import obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of complex program / contract issues and use knowledge of situational dynamics to establish personal engagement strategies to resolve them.
• Recognize business and contractual issues in program performance, implement solutions, carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6+ years’ experience.
• Experience with ICMS and international contracting.
• Experience with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and / or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting.
• Experience with proposal preparation.
• Experience in negotiations and demonstrated cross-functional leadership within a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience and / or knowledge of working in MENA region and business acumen.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, or other field, or a master’s in law or Juris Doctorate in Law is preferred.
• Experience working in GCC countries.
• Contract management experience or related business discipline experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and / or Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Contracts.
• International negotiations experience.
• Understanding and use of Import and Export controls, compliance, and licensing.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and shared data bases.
• Excellent focus on responsiveness with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent and effective communicator both orally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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