Senior Contract Manager(remote)

Raytheon Technologies•Atlanta, GA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Software Contracts, this position is for an experienced contracts professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise in software and digital technology contracts administration. Will oversee multiple contract negotiations for the organization and guides Indirect Commodity business professionals on risk management and protecting business interests. Ensures implementation of significant improvements to processes to enhance department performance and effectiveness. What You Will Do: Manages multiple projects of varying scope and complexity. Drafts, generates, negotiates, interprets and manages complex contract documents, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these documents properly reflect business objectives. Coordinates inputs from the Commodity Team, Engineering, Legal, Procurement, etc. to structure contracts in compliance with company policies. Reviews and interprets supplier redlines/objections to RTX Terms and Conditions and negotiates appropriate contract language to maintain manageable legal risk for the company. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to company policies, government and commercial specifications and other requirements. Utilizes legal resources and other subject matter experts to ensure all levels of risk are recognized and subsequently addressed through development of negotiated contract terms and conditions. Prepares approval requests to the team leader to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon legal parameters. Coaches, mentors and cross-trains junior professionals and may review their work to ensure output is of quality and in accordance with business objectives Assists leadership on training employees to ensure understanding of and adherence to contract law related to the business and technology transactions. Advises and assists with team macroplanning activities and proposes/develops/implements strategies to improve current processes, policies, and standards related to contract management. Works with the Law Group to understand and communicate contract legal matters to the Indirect Supply Chain organization. Maintains historical legal approval records. Communicates with executive leadership regarding contractual matters of significance to the organization. Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
5+ years experience drafting, negotiating, analyzing and reviewing complex contract transactions

Nice To Haves

Experience in Supply Chain Contracting
Experience with IT, software contracts, data privacy, AI and complex technology transactions
Juris Doctor or Advanced Degree in Business Administration
Experience working in a large matrixed organization
Experience with Ariba's contracts administration tools/procedures

Responsibilities

Manages multiple projects of varying scope and complexity.
Drafts, generates, negotiates, interprets and manages complex contract documents, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these documents properly reflect business objectives.
Coordinates inputs from the Commodity Team, Engineering, Legal, Procurement, etc. to structure contracts in compliance with company policies.
Reviews and interprets supplier redlines/objections to RTX Terms and Conditions and negotiates appropriate contract language to maintain manageable legal risk for the company.
Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to company policies, government and commercial specifications and other requirements.
Utilizes legal resources and other subject matter experts to ensure all levels of risk are recognized and subsequently addressed through development of negotiated contract terms and conditions.
Prepares approval requests to the team leader to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon legal parameters.
Coaches, mentors and cross-trains junior professionals and may review their work to ensure output is of quality and in accordance with business objectives
Assists leadership on training employees to ensure understanding of and adherence to contract law related to the business and technology transactions.
Advises and assists with team macroplanning activities and proposes/develops/implements strategies to improve current processes, policies, and standards related to contract management.
Works with the Law Group to understand and communicate contract legal matters to the Indirect Supply Chain organization.
Maintains historical legal approval records.
Communicates with executive leadership regarding contractual matters of significance to the organization.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

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!