Date Posted:

2025-04-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Become part of the Electric Power Systems team as a Contracts Manager and play a critical role in ensuring the seamless administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for coordinating the review of customer requirements, managing proposal generation and negotiations, and ensuring that contract terms are met across various departments. In this position, you will support the Integrated Program Team (IPT) to guarantee the successful delivery of contractual obligations, while also managing financial and operational impacts.

This role offers valuable opportunities to build expertise in contract management, support risk mitigation efforts, and enhance your skills in navigating complex contracts while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and audit standards.

This role is a hybrid position located in Rockford, IL. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

What You Will Do

Maintain and organize Contracts Audit Artifacts.
Manage all aspects of contract administration such as coordinating review of customer requirements, proposal generation and negotiation, contract review and acceptance, contract requirements flowdown within the organization, change management, and contract closeout.
Draft, interpret and manage contract documents and review and negotiate terms and conditions of customer agreements.
Support the Integrated Program Team (IPT) in management of the program and ensure contractual delivery requirements (related to data, software, hardware, etc.) are met.
Manage financial and operational impacts to the Business Unit, including accounts receivable management.
Manage customer interface and correspondence and respond to customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
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.
Support record retention, organize evidence of adherence to policies, procedures, and work instructions, and support audits.

What You Will Learn

Develop expertise in contract administration, including coordinating the review of customer requirements, generating proposals, managing contract review and acceptance, and ensuring smooth contract closeouts.
Gain experience supporting the Integrated Program Team (IPT) in managing complex programs, ensuring contractual delivery requirements for data, software, hardware, and more are met.

Qualifications 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
U.S. (non-dual) citizenship is required, as only U.S. (non-dual) citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

Government Contracting (FAR 15 / FAR 12) experience
Experience in a customer facing role as Seller to other major Aerospace & Defense companies
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating terms and conditions
Proposal and contract strategy experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

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
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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