Contracts Manager - Advanced Structures (Remote)

Prattwhitney; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Contracts Manager - Advanced Structures to lead complex U.S. government and commercial contracting efforts in a remote capacity.

You will negotiate, draft, and manage contracts while aligning with policy, governance, and program goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive government contracting experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• US Government contract experience
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR
• University degree (or advanced degree) with related experience

Responsibilities

• Advises and represents the organization on contractual matters.
• Ensures all contractual activities are compliant with policies and procedures.
• Reviews US Government and commercial RFPs, analyzes requirements, and assists in proposal development and approvals.
• Negotiates and executes complex customer contracts.
• Identifies risk elements and offers mitigation alternatives.
• Supports program management and becomes versed in technical aspects of products and services.
• Provides strategic analysis and advice on contractual matters.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts on IP, indemnity, and liability.
• Prepares documentation for legal negotiations and relationships.
• Maintains accurate historical contractual records.
• Manages high-volume projects of varying complexity.

Skills

US Government contracting

FAR/DFARS/ITAR

Contract negotiation

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-NY-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

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Contracts Manager - Advanced Structures (Remote). At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

Advanced Structures Power Transmission Systems seeks a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be skilled in U.S. Government and commercial contracting, contract negotiation, and capable of working within integrated project teams while adhering to corporate governance, policies and procedures in a fast moving and dynamic environment. The successful candidate must be highly organized, an exceptional communicator, a critical thought leader, an active team player, have a results‑oriented mindset, and be highly adaptable in an environment with rapidly changing digital technologies and competing priorities. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess advanced contracting expertise. This includes proficiency in redlining, drafting, summarizing contract terms, negotiating, letter writing, and managing both commercial and military contracts. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply your expertise while supporting the success of our business.

What You Will Do

• Advises and represents the organization on contractual matters.
• Ensures all contractual activities are handled in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Reviews US Government and commercial customer requests for proposals, identifies proposal requirements, reviews terms and conditions, assists in proposal development and participates in securing required management approval for submitting proposals to customers.
• Negotiates and executes complex customer contracts.
• Recognizes risk elements in business transactions and contracts and offers mitigation alternatives.
• Supports program management teams and becomes well versed in technical aspects of products and services.
• Provides strategic analysis, recommendations, and advice related to contractual matters.
• Aligns with subject matter experts and provides contracts advice on a variety of topics including intellectual property, indemnity, and liability.
• Prepares documentation for legal and contract negotiations and relationships.
• Maintains accurate and organized historical contractual records in alignment with department standards.
• Manages high volume of projects of various complexity at one time.

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
• US Government contract experience
• Experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.

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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

If 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.