Location: Cedar Rapids,IA, USA
Date Posted:2024-10-22Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteJoin our dynamic Contracts team at Collins Aerospace as a Manager, where your expertise will play a crucial role in managing contracts with a diverse array of clients, including foreign government agencies, prime contractors, and international commercial customers. In this independent position, you will leverage your strong technical and negotiation skills to oversee various contract types, ensuring compliance with company policies and customer requirements. Your proactive approach will not only foster positive relationships with clients but also enhance team morale, driving successful outcomes throughout the contract management process.As you navigate the complexities of government and commercial contracts, you will be instrumental in conducting thorough proposal reviews, identifying potential risks, and crafting innovative solutions to mitigate them. Your ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders will ensure seamless contract administration and resolution of any issues that arise. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and make a lasting impact in a collaborative environment, we invite you to contribute your talents to our mission at Collins Aerospace!What YOU Will Do:Participate in proposal reviews and brief management on risks and mitigation strategies for Terms and ConditionsReview and assess the acceptability of contractual terms, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies as neededEnsure compliance with company policies and business ethicsLead contract negotiations and manage ongoing contractsCoordinate inputs from various teams to structure contracts and ensure compliance with all requirementsProvide contract status updates and support to program managers and management teamsClose out contracts following applicable procedures at the end of all activitiesCommunicate contract information promptly and maintain accurate contract filesServe as the primary contact for internal and external customers on contractual matters, resolving issues efficientlyWork independently with significant latitude for decision-making on most assignmentsWhat YOU Will Learn:Advanced Contract Negotiation Techniques: Develop and refine your negotiation skills by engaging with a variety of stakeholders, enhancing your ability to secure favorable terms for both the company and clientsComprehensive Compliance Knowledge: Gain in-depth understanding of government and commercial contracting regulations, including procurement policies and ethical standards, to ensure successful contract managementRisk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies: Learn to identify potential risks in contract terms and develop innovative solutions to mitigate them, enhancing your analytical and problem-solving skillsCross-Functional Collaboration: Experience the dynamics of working with diverse teams, including sales, finance, and legal, fostering teamwork and communication skills essential for successful project outcomesImpactful Client Relationship Management: Master the art of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring a superior customer experience throughout the contract lifecycleQualifications 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experienceU.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirementsQualifications We Prefer:Ability to interpret, write and negotiate contractual agreementsPost-award hands-on contract management experience with a mix of government and commercial contractingAble to understand and resolve contract and pricing issuesAble to advise and interact with all levels of managementAbility to work with minimal supervisionWorking knowledge of government/defense procurement policy and contracting principlesSkills We Value:Cooperation - Fosters teamwork across the company, always acting with the best interests of the company in mindCustomer Service Orientation - Provides superior customer experiences, while building long-term relationships and demonstrating a passion towards customer commitmentsDependability - Exerts consistent effort to provide quality results that are focused on the bottom-lineDetail Orientation - Consistently produces quality results while striving to work to the best of one's abilityInformation Management - Uses various software packages to review and critique documents and records for othersJudgment - Able to make quick and well-informed decisions, even under high pressure situationsListening - Practices active listening while assimilating new information as the speaker continuesWriting - Consistently and effectively reviews all written correspondences before they are disseminatedWhat We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Learn More & Apply Now!Mission Systems: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.Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.#reempowerprogramThis role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications:Be on a career break of one or more year at time of applicationHave prior experience in functional area of interestHave interest in returning in either a full time or part time positionPlease consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.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.The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link ( to read the Policy and TermsRaytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.