Senior Contracts Manager (Remote)

RTX

5d•Remote

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We have a wonderful remote work opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager in East Harford, Connecticut! The Contracts Manager will support the drafting, negotiation, interpretation and management of proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines organization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop significant customer interaction skills, improve negotiation abilities and gain complex business experience. You will be the primary focal for external and internal customers regarding contract issues and interpretation of contract requirements, therefore strong written and verbal communication skills are required. You will have the opportunity to exercise discretion and work independently as well as provide contract leadership and expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex contracting issues. You will be responsible for contracts from cradle to grave (start to contract closeout). The individual will provide terms and conditions review and advice on contracting rights and obligations to mitigate contractual and programmatic risks. This position requires significant interaction with various managers within the Military Engines organization and the USG. The successful candidate must be an independent learner and possess demonstrated team working skills. You should possess strong document drafting skills, an understanding of aerospace business and legal issues, and the FAR/DFARS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of professional experience – including experience with FAR and DFARs, and 5+ years of Government contract management experience is required; OR an Advanced degree and 7+ years of professional experience – including experience with FAR and DFARs, and 5+ years of Government contract management experience is required
US Citizenship required, due to government contracts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Independent learner
Demonstrated team working skills
Strong document drafting skills
Understanding of aerospace business and legal issues
Understanding of the FAR/DFARS

Nice To Haves

Experience working classified programs preferred
Active security clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
Contracting knowledge sufficient to provide advice and counsel to the program teams and others as required
Highly self-directed
Able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results
Ability to work with all levels of management and communicate effectively with peers and customers both internal and external

Responsibilities

Support the drafting, negotiation, interpretation and management of proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines organization.
Be the primary focal for external and internal customers regarding contract issues and interpretation of contract requirements.
Exercise discretion and work independently.
Provide contract leadership and expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex contracting issues.
Manage contracts from cradle to grave (start to contract closeout).
Provide terms and conditions review and advice on contracting rights and obligations to mitigate contractual and programmatic risks.
Interact with various managers within the Military Engines organization and the USG.