Date Posted:
2026-02-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-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
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 is a high-visibility leadership role where you will guide 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 will 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. At the same time, you’ll invest in developing your team, ensuring workload balance, mentorship, and professional growth. If you are a seasoned contracts leader who thrives in a fast-paced, defense-focused environment and wants to make a measurable impact on high-stakes programs, this role offers both strategic influence and leadership opportunity at scale.
What You Will Do:
- Support the professional development of direct reports, to include 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, as well as 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 astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative 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
- Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge
- Travel 10%-15%
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
- Previous experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations
- Previous experience as a Contracts Lead and/or direct engagement with external customers
Qualifications We Prefer:
- 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 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)
- Ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and support the business leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives
- Advanced Degrees such as JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications such as CPCM or CFCM
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!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
- 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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