About this role

Date Posted:
2026-10-22


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-CT-REMOTE


Position Role Type:
Remote


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Contracts Manager (Remote)

At RTX, the world's 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

- Generate, interpret, and manage complex proposals and contracts in compliance with internal processes and external customer requirements.
- Ensure all contractual activities are handled in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Advise and represent the contracts organization on contractual requirements.
- Provide strategic analysis, recommendations, and advice related to contractual matters.
- Manage all aspects of contract administration such as coordinating review of customer requirements, proposal generation and negotiation, contract review and acceptance, contract requirements flowdown within the organization, change management, and contract closeout.
- Draft, interpret and manage contract documents and review and negotiate terms and conditions of customer agreements.
- Recognize risk elements in business transactions and contracts and offers mitigation alternatives.
- Align with subject matter experts and provides contracts advice on a variety of topics including intellectual property, indemnity, and liability.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on contractual obligations and requirements.
- Support change management and risk and opportunity management by assessing, proposing, and negotiating the impact of potential changes to contractual scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
- Propose, negotiate, and execute contracts of moderate to high complexity.
- Summarize contractual issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, advise on intellectual property concerns and formulate and present recommendations.
- Draft formal correspondence to address contractual matters and aid in dispute resolution.

What You Will Learn:

- Develop expertise in contract administration, including coordinating the review of customer requirements, generating proposals, managing contract review and acceptance, and ensuring smooth contract closeouts.
- Gain experience supporting the Integrated Program Team (IPT) in managing complex programs, ensuring contractual delivery requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

- 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
- Experience with proposal compliance reviews, terms and conditions review, and contract negotiations.
- Experience with contract formation, including NDAs, MOUs, and MOAs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Advanced legal degree (J.D.)
- Experience reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating terms and conditions
- Proposal and contract strategy experience
- Experience working in the aerospace industry or directly for Collins Aerospace.
- Previous experience in contracts, supply chain, or procurement.
- Experience with SAP software.
- Experience managing contracts and proposals in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and set daily goals effectively.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

- 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
- Eligible for relocation assistance
- And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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