Contracts Manager – Avionics

🔥 17 hours ago

🌾 Iowa – Remote

🌾 Iowa – Remote

💵 $107.5k - $204.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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RTX

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2020

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

RTX is a globally recognized aerospace and defense company dedicated to transformative technologies and era-defining innovation. It operates through various businesses, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, with a focus on sustainable, connected flight and smarter defense systems. RTX is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the company and aims to solve the world’s most complex problems with cutting-edge technology and talent. Additionally, RTX is involved in significant projects like upgrading the F135 Engine Core and developing missile-defense systems. The company emphasizes corporate responsibility and sustainable practices.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor and representative for assigned programs • Liaise between internal stakeholders and external customers • Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage complex contract types, including Long-Term Agreements, General Terms Agreements, and Settlement Agreements • Evaluate customer RFPs across commercial and government-related programs • Identify proposal requirements, contractual risks, and intellectual property considerations • Draft, redline, and negotiate complex terms and conditions • Lead negotiations for complex customer contracts • Leverage legal and subject-matter experts to identify, mitigate, and document contractual and business risks • Provide strategic guidance to program teams and leadership on contract strategy, interpretation, and risk posture • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, FAR/DFARS, Export/Global Trade (ITAR/EAR), and CUI requirements • Apply knowledge of cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, FAR Part 12, and FAR Part 15 contract structures • Work autonomously and mentor or guide junior contract professionals as needed • Manage multiple contracting and proposal efforts and respond to urgent requests • Maintain customer relationships and support issue resolution aligned with program and business objectives • Periodically travel as required

🎯 Requirements

• University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience • U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, export controls, and contract compliance requirements • Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts with minimal oversight • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to assess and articulate contractual risks and provide sound recommendations • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence outcomes • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-technology contracting preferred • Master’s degree, MBA, or JD preferred • Experience mentoring or developing junior talent preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees • 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection • Birth, adoption, and 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 • Eligible for relocation assistance • Short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available • Flexible work schedules • Flexible spending accounts • Employee Scholar Program • Paid time off and holidays