Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

RTX•Mckinney, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to join their Airborne Spectrum Dominance Contracts team within the Advanced Technology Sub Business Unit (SBU). The Advanced Technology SBU focuses on developing next-generation technologies for defense and security. This role is an individual contributor position with potential for future growth into management or increased responsibilities supporting program area directors. The Senior Manager will be responsible for owning contract management and administration for proprietary United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) prime and subcontracts, ranging from small trade studies to large Development programs, for both classified and unclassified contracts. This is an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment for a motivated and organized individual who thrives in a collaborative team setting.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
Experience in RFPs, proposals and contractual documents for contractual requirements and risks
Experience in full cycle contracts and / or front-end of contracts such as pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiations and start up phases of programs
Experience with multiple contract types such as (CPFF, FFP, FFP-LOE, T&M and / or OTA)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

Professional, effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers
Experience working in classified areas and independently with limited on-site management and supervision
Experience with Firm Fixed Price Development contracts, contractual risk mitigation and change management
Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure and / or compliance principles
Supervisory and management experience such as leading, coaching and mentoring teams of contract administration professionals
An active in scope Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, as well as general contract administration.
Lead change management actions such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) from directed change through negotiation and award.
Review estimate at completion (EAC).
Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business/Estimating and Supply Chain to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals.
Support program management and execution reviews.
Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks.
Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues.
Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
Work with local DCMA/DCAA on government contracts.
Coach and mentor other Contracts team members.
Identify, mitigate, and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise.