Manager, Contracts; Remote

Job Details

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:
Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

As a Contracts Manager supporting Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio, you’ll play a mission‑critical role for Integrated Platforms programs. This is more than contract administration—it’s strategic business leadership in one of the most complex and high‑visibility defense environments in the world. You’ll partner directly with Program Managers, senior leaders, and customers to shape pursuits, negotiate high‑value agreements, and drive execution strategies that protect the business while enabling mission success.

From front‑end capture strategy through proposal development, negotiation, and lifecycle contract management, you’ll influence key business decisions and ensure disciplined change management across Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price development programs.

This role offers visibility, influence, and meaningful responsibility. It’s a remote role with approximately 15‑20% travel to Salt Lake City, UT and Richardson, TX. Geographic proximity to either of these sites may support ease of travel.

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and frequently influence business decisions.
• Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions.
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards.
• Develop pre‑negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process.
• Advise the Collins Program Management Office as well as the Government of changes to contract requirements and ensures a robust change management process is in place to identify, communicate, adjudicate, negotiate, and implement changes to contract requirements.
• Travel 15‑20%.

• University degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Prior U.S. Government contract experience specifically with Design & Development programs (Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP)).
• Experience applying and interpreting FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable U.S. Government regulations in support of contract administration or proposal activities.
• Experience preparing and negotiating proposals and contracts, including terms and conditions, statements of work (SOW), pricing structures, and fee/profit arrangements.

• Top Secret Clearance/SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of Collins contract policies.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers.
• Ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and support the business leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and…