Associate Director, Supply Chain Advisor (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-07-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 RTX, the world's 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 Company has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Supply Chain (SC) Legal Advisor Lead for the Legal, Contracts, and Compliance (LCC) Supply Chain Advisor (SCA) team. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Advising, the SCA Lead position is a working lead role, responsible for providing advice and drafting support for purchasing professionals in compliance with company policies, law, and regulatory requirements.

The SCA lead will manage and mentor a team of SCAs supporting specific business units, providing procurement guidance and negotiation assistance across Raytheon domestic and international supplier matters.  The SCA Lead will develop and execute on business unit and organization-wide impacting operational initiatives in coordination with Raytheon’s LCC and Supply Chain Management (SCM) leadership, subject matter experts, and business partners. 

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.

What You Will Do:

• Provide procurement guidance, negotiation strategy and assistance for the Raytheon Supply Chain Acquisition Professional community for supplier terms and conditions and long-term agreements (LTAs), to ensure business interests are protected and customer and regulatory requirements are met.

• Craft risk analysis and provide drafting and negotiation support for collaborative agreements and software licenses.

• Provide policy interpretation and execution support associated with FAR/DFARS and agency supplements, public law, and other regulatory requirements impacting Raytheon and suppliers.

• Develop strategies for supplier issues consistent with company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Partner with LCC colleagues to deliver proactive and consistent support to Raytheon Supply Chain stakeholders to assess supplier risks.

• Lead and manage a team of SCAs supporting specific business unit supplier matters, terms and conditions, LTAs, collaborative agreements, and software license negotiations.  Mentor team members and assist in addressing issues that involve complex variables, using experience, expertise, and SC Counsel and SME involvement to guide path forward. 

• Provide SCA team coaching on skills, process improvements, and professional development.

• Report on team performance data to identify trends, understand resource needs, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Establish team goals and strategy to meet the operational needs of the organization. Conduct performance assessment and compensation planning. 

• Lead team collaboration with functional SMEs across Raytheon’s LCC, SCM leadership, business partners, and other RTX legal entities, to obtain executive leadership buy-in and to implement and maintain organization-wide impacting operational policies, processes, templates, and tools.

• Ability to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications You Must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 12+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field such as, Juris Doctorate, Master's Degrees in Legal Studies or similar and 10+ years experience

• Experience with FAR/DFARS and Supplements, subcontract flowdowns, subcontracts drafting and negotiations, collaborative agreements, and software licenses or similar contracts experience

• Experience leading, directing, and/or mentoring teams

• Experience developing organization-wide impacting processes, procedures, templates, and / or trainings

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience with Supply Chain processes and procedures

• Legal research experience

• Knowledge and experience in specialized subject matter such as Intellectual Property, Global Trade, Cybersecurity, International agreements, and/or Privacy issues

• Detail oriented, excellent analysis, planning, and problem-solving skills, and ability to develop options and solutions that are practical and can be readily acted upon

• Superior communication skills, both oral and written; ability to listen well and communicate effectively with others

• Strong collaboration and partnering, maintaining strong relationships with peers, internal clients, and external customers as this candidate will have regular interaction with Supply Chain personnel, LCC and Program Counsel, other SME functions, and other business entities

• Ability to manage a high-volume workload, multi-task and prioritize work appropriately between individual deliverables and team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, with often changing goals and requirements, including special projects

What We Offer

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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Learn more about Raytheon site location(s) here: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-sites-virtual-tour

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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 

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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