Contracts Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 124

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Contracts Manager (Onsite)

We are seeking a Contracts Manager with strong contracting experience in commercial and governmentrelated this role you will independently lead contract negotiations manage complex portfolio(s) and serve as a trusted business partner within an integrated project team. You will collaborate with program management finance legal engineering and other key stakeholders to support proposals gate reviews contract execution and overall program and contract performance.

What You Will Bring
The ideal candidate is highly organized a strong communicator and a strategic thinker with a resultsdriven mindset. You operate effectively in a dynamic and changing environment balance competing priorities and provide sound contractual judgment with minimal oversight.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor and representative for assigned programs acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Review interpret negotiate and manage a variety of complex contract types including LongTerm Agreements General Terms Agreements Purchase Contracts and Settlement Agreements.
• Evaluate customer RFPs across commercial and governmentrelated programs; identify proposal requirements contractual risks and intellectual property considerations; and draft redline and negotiate complex terms and conditions.
• Lead negotiations for complex customer contracts leveraging legal and subjectmatter experts to identify mitigate and document contractual and business risks.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to program teams and leadership on contract strategy interpretation and risk posture.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies procedures FAR/DFARS Export/Global Trade (ITAR/EAR) and CUI requirements as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of multiple contract structures fixedprice FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 15 (TINA).
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and provide mentorship or guidance to junior contract professionals as needed.
• Manage multiple routine and complex contracting and proposal efforts while responding effectively to urgent and unplanned requests.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support issue resolution in alignment with program and business objectives.
• Position is onsite for candidates located in the Cedar Rapids area eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement at discretion of Collins leadership; periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Typically requires 8 years of experience in US Government and Commercial contracting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS export controls and contract compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts with minimal oversight
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong communication analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to assess and articulate contractual risks and provide sound recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and influence outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Masters degree MBA or JD
• Experience in aerospace defense or hightechnology contracting
• Experience mentoring or developing junior talent

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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