Collins Aerospace is hiring a Manager, Contracts to provide strategic business leadership for its Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio. In this remote role, you will partner with Program Managers and senior leaders to shape pursuits, negotiate high-value agreements, and drive execution strategies for Integrated Platforms programs in a complex, high-visibility defense environment.
What You'll Do
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and frequently influence business decisions.
- Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions.
- Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights, obligations, regulations, and policy to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
- Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture, and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards.
- Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process.
- Advise the Collins Program Management Office and the Government on changes to contract requirements and ensure a robust change management process is in place.
- Travel 15%-20%.
What We're Looking For
- Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required.
- Prior US Government contract experience specifically with Design & Development programs, including Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Experience applying and interpreting FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable U.S. Government regulations in support of contract administration or proposal activities.
- Experience preparing and negotiating proposals and contracts, including terms and conditions, statements of work (SOW), pricing structures, and fee/profit arrangements.
Nice to Have
- Top Secret Clearance/SCI eligibility.
- Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
- Knowledge and understanding of Collins contracts policies.
- Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project).
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve, develop solutions, and support business leaders in achieving financial and performance goals.
- Advanced Degrees such as a JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications such as CPCM or CFCM.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Team & Environment
Supporting Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio, Integrated Platforms programs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States.
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.
