Manager, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIL99: Field Office Remote Location, Remote City, IL, 62701 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Power and Controls Strategic Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager, Contracts to join our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team. GSE is a fast- paced environment that provides test equipment solutions for both commercial and military platforms.

The successful candidate will represent Collins independently on various types of contractual transactions, and have the ability to work with both internal and external customers to ensure timely support of proposal submission through the contracts life cycle which includes but is not limited to negotiation, problem resolution, contract formation, contract execution, risk mitigation, legal and export compliance, audit support, management of milestones/performance-based payments, representations and certifications, and accounts receivables.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Manage both transactional and large proposals including drafting proposal letters, review and approval, submittal to customer, and negotiations.
• Manage FAR 12, FAR 15, Foreign Military Sales, and interdivisional proposals and awards.
• Review terms and conditions and contractual requirements including Federal Acquisition Requirements. Generate corresponding compliance positions.
• Responsible for contact/purchase order review, contact/purchase order modifications and flowdown.
• Responsible for compliance with export requirements and end use certificates.
• Responsible to complete required representations and certifications.
• Generation of Software License Agreements and Bailment Agreements.
• Support the compliance to Intellectual Property protection and data rights and facilitates coordination with Legal.
• Meet and Report on monthly metrics.
• Maintain contractual records and auditable artifacts.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Data collection and reporting of key compliance requirements.
• Mitigate risks and identify opportunities throughout the contract life cycle.
• Advise integrated program teams of contractual rights and obligations.
• Build strong trust relationships with both internal and external customers.
  
  

What You Will Learn

• Learn how to manage the entire proposal process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating large proposals, enhancing your writing and analytical skills.
• Develop expertise in reviewing terms and conditions, understanding contractual obligations, and generating compliance positions, which will sharpen your attention to detail.
• Identify potential risks throughout the contract lifecycle and develop strategies to mitigate them, enhancing your problem-solving abilities.
  
  

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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Negotiation experience; Written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to influence outcomes to achieve the desired results
• Experience with FAR and DFARS, and Global Trade requirements
• Experience reviewing terms and conditions
  
  

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 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
• And more! 
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
  
  

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
  
  

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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