Senior Manager, Contracts (Remote)

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3d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Contracts supporting the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) Integrated Platform Portfolio within Mission Systems, you’ll operate at the center of some of Collins Aerospace’s most complex and mission-critical defense programs. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you will guide a team of contracts professionals while serving as a strategic partner to Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and executive stakeholders. From shaping winning proposals to negotiating complex agreements under FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations, you will play a direct role in protecting the company’s interests, strengthening customer relationships, and driving program success across the full contract lifecycle. In this position, you won’t just administer contracts—you’ll influence outcomes. You’ll provide strategic counsel on contractual rights and risk mitigation, lead negotiations that optimize financial performance, and resolve complex issues with sound judgment and creative problem-solving. At the same time, you’ll invest in developing your team, ensuring workload balance, mentorship, and professional growth. If you are a seasoned contracts leader who thrives in a fast-paced, defense-focused environment and wants to make a measurable impact on high-stakes programs, this role offers both strategic influence and leadership opportunity at scale.

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
• Previous experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations
• Previous experience as a Contracts Lead and/or direct engagement with external customers

Nice To Haves

• Secret Clearance 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
• Contracts Workflow experience
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)
• 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

• Support the professional development of direct reports, to include workload assignment, training opportunities, performance reviews and mentoring
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions
• Partner with Key Program Functions in the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts implementation, as well as general contract administration
• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative 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
• Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior