Manager, Contracts (Remote)

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2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Contracts Manager supporting Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio, you’ll play a mission-critical role for Integrated Platforms programs. This is more than contract administration—it’s strategic business leadership in one of the most complex and high-visibility defense environments in the world. You’ll partner directly with Program Managers, senior leaders, and customers to shape pursuits, negotiate high-value agreements, and drive execution strategies that protect the business while enabling mission success. From front-end capture strategy through proposal development, negotiation, and lifecycle contract management, you’ll influence key business decisions and ensure disciplined change management across Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price development programs. You’ll assess contractual risk, craft negotiation strategies, advise on FAR/DFARS compliance, and guide teams through complex contractual matters with sound judgment and minimal supervision. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in high-accountability environments, enjoys executive-level collaboration, and wants to make a direct impact on national defense programs, this role offers visibility, influence, and meaningful responsibility. This is a remote role with approximately 15–20% travel to Salt Lake City, UT and Richardson, TX. Geographic proximity to either of these sites may support ease of travel.

Requirements

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
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
Prior US Government contract experience specifically with Design & Development programs (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 Haves

Top Secret Clearance/SCI eligibility
Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including 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 and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers
Ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and support the business leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives
Advanced Degrees such as JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications such as CPCM or CFCM

Responsibilities

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/procedure 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
Advises the Collins Program Management Office as well as the Government of changes to contract requirements and ensures a robust change management process is in place to identify, communicate, adjudicate, negotiate, and implement changes to contract requirements
Travel 15%-20%

Benefits

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!