Contracts Manager
Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager in the Military Landing Systems portfolio within the Advanced Structures Business Unit. In this job, you will be responsible for the guidance, management, and administration of a diverse portfolio of contracts within the Military Landing Systems Wheel and Brake business. The portfolio will include Firm Fixed Price contracts split between an established and growing product base. Additionally, this role will support the various phases of the program lifecycle which may include development, sustainment, and integration with both DoD and Prime customers. This is an individual contributor position well suited for a highly motivated, well-organized person who enjoys working in an exciting, collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include developing creative approaches to solving problems and mitigating risks to the company while employing effective communication skills.
This position can be worked remotely. What you will do :
- Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, and general contract administration.
- Collaborate with the Contracts Lead, Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Proposal Manager, Business / Estimating, and Supply Chain to construct, submit, and negotiate proposals.
- Recognize business and contractual issues in program performance; implement solutions; carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.
- Support program management and execution reviews.
- Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
- Provide sound guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual / program risks.
- Prepare and support Commercial Item Determinations in accordance with FAR 12 guidelines.
- Support and manage licenses and rights for the use of Collins Aerospace intellectual property, including ensuring compliance with government data rights and marking requirements where applicable.
- You will travel up to 15%.
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.Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) and related government regulations and contracts.Experience with negotiation and administration of contracts and / or subcontracts.Qualifications we prefer :
Relevant degrees in contracts / law / supply chain / finance and advanced degrees such as Juris Doctor, J.D. or MBA.Defense Production Act Title III experience working with advanced aerospace components through OTA's for Capital and Facility Improvements.Experience supporting contracts across multiple programs at once.Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts, contractual risk mitigation, and change management.Experience in contract & financial structures such as pricing strategies, policy & procedure, and / or compliance principles.Familiarity with Intellectual Property, license agreements, teaming agreements, and Export / Import.What We Offer :
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.Relocation assistance available.And more!Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.