Contracts Manager (Remote)

Overview

This Contracts Manager role is remote, based in the United States (CT-REMOTE). The position is intended for U.S. citizens only, since access to information under the applicable program/contract is restricted to U.S. citizens.

Date posted: 2026-10-22
Security clearance: None/Not Required

Responsibilities

• Generate, interpret, and manage complex proposals and contracts in compliance with internal processes and external customer requirements.
• Ensure 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 contract administration end-to-end, including:
  • Coordinating review of customer requirements
  • Proposal generation and negotiation
  • Contract review and acceptance
  • Contract requirements flowdown within the organization
  • Change management
  • Contract closeout
• Draft, interpret, and manage contract documents; review and negotiate terms and conditions of customer agreements.
• Recognize risk elements in business transactions and contracts and offer mitigation alternatives.
• Partner with subject matter experts and provide contracts advice on 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 and 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 support dispute resolution.

Qualifications (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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD

Benefits may include (eligibility depends on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement):

• 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

Additional incentive compensation may be available depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual, business unit, and company performance.

Location & Work Model

• Location: US-CT-REMOTE
• Remote work expectations: Employees will work primarily offsite (from home) and may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
• This is a U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.