Contracts Manager (Remote)

Overview

This remote contracts manager role supports complex proposal and contract activities for the aerospace and defense business. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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 all aspects of contract administration, 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.
• Identify risk elements in business transactions and contracts and propose 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 align on contractual obligations and requirements.
• Support change management and risk and opportunity management by assessing, proposing, and negotiating impacts of potential changes to 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/present recommendations.
• Draft formal correspondence related to contractual matters and support dispute resolution.

Requirements

• 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 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
• 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 coverages (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 benefits as applicable

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Location

• United States of America
• US-CT-REMOTE

Remote roles work primarily offsite (from home). Travel to the site location may be expected 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.