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RTX Corporation Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Date Posted:
2024-08-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Resilient Navigation Solutions (RNS) Portfolio at Collins Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Contracts, to lead the Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) Program Area. In this pivotal role, you will oversee key United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) contracts with the Army, playing a crucial part in driving the success of mission-critical programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced contracts professional to leverage their expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to shape business strategies, influence high-stakes decisions, and ensure the achievement of financial and program objectives.
As the Senior Manager, Contracts, you will be a trusted advisor and integral member of both the APNT Program team and the RNS Contracts leadership team. You will collaborate closely with Program Management leadership, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional peers to navigate complex contractual matters, from proposal reviews to risk mitigation. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for driving program excellence and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of defense technology.
What YOU Will Do:
Communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and frequently influence business decisions.
Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions.
Investigate and resolve contractual matters by applying critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
Provide advice and guidance to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes to contract scope.
Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture, and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards.
Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process.
What YOU Will Learn:
Master the Art of Strategic Negotiations: Develop advanced negotiation strategies that balance risk and opportunity, ensuring both program success and strong financial performance in high-stakes DoD contracts.
Drive Innovation in Contracting: Explore and implement cutting-edge contracting techniques that streamline acquisition processes and enhance the efficiency of program execution.
Leadership in High-Impact Programs: Gain insights into leading large-scale, mission-critical defense programs, collaborating with senior leadership across multiple disciplines to drive strategic initiatives.
Navigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes: Deepen your expertise in navigating the complexities of FAR and DFARS, learning to manage and influence decisions within strict regulatory frameworks.
Shape Future Defense Technologies: Contribute to the development and success of cutting-edge defense technologies, playing a pivotal role in the advancement of resilient navigation solutions for the U.S. Army.
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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Direct experience in the development of proposals, including sole source and competitive pursuits, as well as intensive fact-finding, negotiations, and certification of Cost or Pricing Data
Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in USG DoD contracting
Qualifications We Prefer:
Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate with and influence senior leadership
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to support program needs 10%
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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Mission Systems:
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.
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications:
Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
Have prior experience in functional area of interest
Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position
Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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.
The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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