Senior Manager, Contracts; Remote

Position Overview

As a Senior Manager, Contracts supporting the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) Integrated Platform Portfolio within Mission Systems, you’ll operate at the center of some of Collins Aerospace’s most complex and mission‑critical defense programs. This high‑visibility leadership role guides a team of contracts professionals while serving as a strategic partner to Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and executive stakeholders. From shaping winning proposals to negotiating complex agreements under FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations, you play a direct role in protecting the company’s interests, strengthening customer relationships, and driving program success across the full contract lifecycle.

In this position, you won’t just administer contracts—you’ll influence outcomes. You’ll provide strategic counsel on contractual rights and risk mitigation, lead negotiations that optimize financial performance, and resolve complex issues with sound judgment and creative problem‑solving. You will also invest in developing your team, ensuring workload balance, mentorship, and professional growth.

• Support the professional development of direct reports, including workload assignment, training opportunities, performance reviews, and mentoring.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
• Partner with key program functions in the analysis of requests for proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts implementation, and general contract administration.
• Conduct timely and effective negotiations and resolution of customer issues to maximize key financial metrics.
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on contractual rights and obligations, regulations, and policies/procedures to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
• Multi‑task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick‑response requirements as they emerge.
• Travel 10‑15%.

• Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Prior experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations.
• Prior experience as a contracts lead and/or direct engagement with external customers.

• Secret clearance eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of Collins contracts policies.
• Contracts workflow experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project).
• Ability to problem‑solve, develop solutions, and support business leaders in achieving financial and performance goals.
• Advanced degrees such as JD, MBA, or relevant contract certifications such as CPCM or CFCM.

• 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,  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
• And more!

Location:

Remote (US‑TX‑REMOTE). Employees will work primarily…