Contracts Manager - Government Contracts, Military Landing Gear (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-02-12

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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  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.

 

Our Contracts professionals fuel powerful ideas, develop and maintain meaningful relations, and work together to achieve and exceed business goals, with an aim to ensure mutual long-term success.

 

We are valued business partners, influencing and executing balanced business deals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. This position will offer expanding potential that is paired with a growing portfolio.

 

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, as well as 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.
• Must be able to 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

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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