Manager, Contracts

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Interiors Services & Specialty Products Contracts has an opportunity for a Manager, Contracts to join a high‑performing team of experienced Contracts professionals supporting our Services & Support business.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial aerospace aftermarket contracting experience - particularly with airlines and airframe manufacturers - and will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to producing clean and professional documentation, and a consistent ability to follow established processes and standards. This individual will be an adaptable, collaborative team member with excellent soft skills, strong organizational discipline, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The successful candidate will contribute positively to a well-functioning team environment and is able to navigate a fast-moving ecosystem with evolving digital tools and competing priorities.

This role can be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or onsite at one of our U.S. locations. The team primarily operates on Eastern Time, and some flexibility is needed to support business priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Represent the organization on contractual matters and provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all contracting activities comply with corporate policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of complex commercial contracts.
• Review customer RFPs, assess requirements and terms, support proposal development, and coordinate internal approvals.
• Identify contractual and business risks and recommend clear, practical mitigation strategies.
• Partner with program management and develop an understanding of relevant products, services, and technical considerations.
• Deliver strategic analysis and recommendations to support business and contractual decisions.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and professionally formatted documentation for negotiations and contractual records.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready contract files in accordance with departmental standards.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Support business travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Commercial contracts experience in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Contracts aerospace experience supporting airlines, airframe manufacturers, and aftermarket programs or services
• U.S. Government contract experience
• Experience working with FAR and DFARS

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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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