Associate Director - Contracts (Riyadh)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of contracts and commercial activities across RSA programs and pursuits.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including negotiation, review, administration, amendments, and compliance.
• Partner with program and business leaders on contractual risks, proposals, pricing reviews, and business decisions.
• Serve as a key interface with Saudi Ministry of Defense stakeholders, government entities, and strategic partners.
• Lead customer correspondence management and ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive compliance with RTX policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support governance processes, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead translation services supporting contractual, technical, and business requirements.
• Support localization, industrial participation, strategic growth initiatives, and business operations.
• Develop and lead a high-performing Contracts and Translation team across Riyadh and Jeddah.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification with 12 years of experience in contracts, commercial management, legal, compliance, or program support roles.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government, or highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing complex contracts, negotiations, and customer agreements.
• Experience engaging with government customers and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing and mentoring teams.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic international environment.
• Strong business acumen supporting profitability, risk management, and cash collection objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• A professional qualification in contracts, law, commercial management, finance, or business.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Knowledge of Saudi government procurement processes and the regulatory environment.
• Experience supporting defense programs, Foreign Military Sales, or government contracts.
• Experience with localization, industrial participation, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience leading governance, compliance, or translation functions.
• Program management experience.

Workplace and Location

• The position is onsite at the Raytheon Saudi Arabia headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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