<div><b>Date Posted:</b><br/>2026-07-06<br/><b>Country:</b><br/>United States of America<br/><b>Location:</b><br/>US-MA-REMOTE<br/><b>Position Role Type:</b><br/>Remote<br/><b>U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: </b><br/>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<br/><b>Security Clearance Type: </b><br/>DoD Clearance: Secret<br/><b>Security Clearance Status: </b><br/>Active and existing security clearance required on day 1<br/><br/><b>Manager, Contracts - Mission Systems (Remote)</b><br/><br/><b>What You Will Do: </b><br/><ul><li>Lead full life cycle contract management for complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs, including proposal development, negotiation, award, execution, and drafting, interpreting, negotiating, and administering Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)/Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), and related agreements.</li><li>Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs), ensure proposal compliance, coordinate estimating and pricing (E&P) and other functional inputs, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality submissions.</li><li>Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions, identify and manage contractual and business risks, and ensure compliant execution of contract scope across multiple contract types including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Level of Effort (CPFF-LOE & FFP-LOE).</li><li>Serve as the primary contractual interface with Government and Prime customers, developing strong professional relationships and representing the company in negotiations and external engagements.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance on contractual rights, obligations, regulations, policies, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related customer supplements. Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and corporate procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Estimating, and other cross-functional partners to resolve issues, support program execution, and drive successful business outcomes.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying critical thinking, creative contracting techniques, and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Engage with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as required.</li><li>Operate independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, responding to urgent requirements, and providing clear, effective communication to senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.</li><li>Minimal domestic travel may be required.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Qualifications You Must Have: </b><br/><ul><li>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 </li><li>Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date</li><li>Experience administering DoD contracts, including working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related customer supplements.</li><li>Experience preparing, negotiating, and managing proposals and contract actions of medium to high complexity, including sole-source efforts and activities subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly the Truth in Negotiations Act, TINA).</li><li>Experience leading contract negotiations or serving as a Contracts Lead, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Qualifications We Prefer: </b><br/><ul><li>Active or prior Top Secret (TS) or TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and experience working in closed or secure environments.</li><li>Experience negotiating, administering, and executing complex U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including sole-source proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly TINA), Performance-Based Payments and Progress Payments, and a variety of agreement types such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs) and other industry-standard agreements.</li><li>Experience with a wide range of United States Government and commercial contract types, including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Level of Effort (CPFF-LOE & FFP-LOE).</li><li>Familiarity with Intellectual Property, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence decision-making, build effective customer and stakeholder relationships, and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex proposals and negotiations, analyze terms and conditions, assess contractual and financial risk, work across functional teams, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.</li><li>Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and other external stakeholders in support of audits, fact-finding, and proposal reviews.</li><li>Advanced academic credentials or professional certifications such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master's Degree, or certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM), or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).</li></ul><br/><br/>Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.<br/><br/><b>What We Offer:</b><br/><br/>Some of our competitive benefits package includes: <br/><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning </li><li>Adoption Assistance </li><li>Autism Benefit </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program </li><li>Eligible for relocation assistance</li><li>And more! </li></ul><br/><br/><b>Learn More & Apply Now!</b><br/><br/>*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. <br/><br/><b>Remote:</b> Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. <br/><br/><b>Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. </b><br/><br/><b>As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.</b><br/><br/>The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.<br/><br/>Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.<br/><br/>Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.<br/><br/>This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.<br/><br/>RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.<br/><br/>