Contracts Manager (Onsite)
RTXDate Posted: 2026-11-04

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 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 Contracts Manager (Onsite) We are seeking a Contracts Manager with strong contracting experience in commercial and government‑related environments. In this role, you will independently lead contract negotiations, manage complex portfolio(s), and serve as a trusted business partner within an integrated project team. You will collaborate with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other key stakeholders to support proposals, gate reviews, contract execution, and overall program and contract performance. What You Will Bring The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and a strategic thinker with a results‑driven mindset. You operate effectively in a dynamic and changing environment, balance competing priorities, and provide sound contractual judgment with minimal oversight. What You Will Do: Serve as the primary contractual advisor and representative for assigned programs, acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external customers. Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex contract types, including Long‑Term Agreements, General Terms Agreements, Purchase Contracts and Settlement Agreements. Evaluate customer RFPs across commercial and government‑related programs; identify proposal requirements, contractual risks, and intellectual property considerations; and draft, redline, and negotiate complex terms and conditions. Lead negotiations for complex customer contracts, leveraging legal and subject‑matter experts to identify, mitigate, and document contractual and business risks. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to program teams and leadership on contract strategy, interpretation, and risk posture. Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, FAR/DFARS, Export/Global Trade (ITAR/EAR), and CUI requirements as needed. Apply working knowledge of multiple contract structures, fixed‑price, FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items), and FAR Part 15 (TINA). Work with a high degree of autonomy and provide mentorship or guidance to junior contract professionals as needed. Manage multiple routine and complex contracting and proposal efforts while responding effectively to urgent and unplanned requests. Maintain strong customer relationships and support issue resolution in alignment with program and business objectives. Position is onsite for candidates located in the Cedar Rapids area, eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement at discretion of Collins leadership; periodic travel may be required. 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 Typically requires 8+ years of experience in US Government and Commercial contracting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, export controls, and contract compliance requirements Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts with minimal oversight Qualifications We Prefer: Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to assess and articulate contractual risks and provide sound recommendations Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs Master’s degree, MBA, or JD Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑technology contracting Experience me…