Contracts Manager - Government Contracts (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX Collins Aerospace unit, seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead government contract work in a hybrid Windsor Locks, CT environment. You will manage complex agreements, advise senior leaders, and drive compliance across the contracting lifecycle.

The role requires a university-level degree with extensive contracts experience, including government FAR work. Join a team that supports major aerospace programs and offers strong career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Prefer experience with Government Contracting FAR 15 and FAR 12 and related mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Propose, negotiate, and execute contracts of moderate to high complexity.
• Review contractual documents, review terms and conditions, lead contract flow down processes and other contract administration tasks.
• Summarize contractual issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, advise on intellectual property concerns and formulate and present recommendations.
• Draft formal correspondence to address contractual matters and aid in dispute resolution.
• Support audits and customer requests, as needed.
• Leading, preparing, and presenting a variety of review packages to senior leadership internally and to customers.
• Adhere to, comply with standard work processes.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in internal and external customer meetings and reviews.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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 - Government Contracts (Hybrid)

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, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace Environmental and Airframe Control Systems (EACS) is currently seeking a highly self‑motivated individual to join our team working in a hands‑on, collaborative environment.

This position is for an experienced contracts professional with solid experience in the formation and administration of contracts.

This person will manage complex contracts, recommend legal strategy in support of business interests, and communicate and influence senior functional leaders regarding matters of significant importance.

This is a dynamic working position supporting a significant value stream within the Power & Controls strategic business unit of Collins Aerospace with opportunities for exposure to senior levels of management and continued career development.

The ideal candidate would be a hybrid employee out of Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Do:

• Propose, negotiate, and execute contracts of moderate to high complexity.
• Review contractual documents, review terms and conditions, lead contract flow down processes and other contract administration tasks.
• Summarize contractual issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, advise on intellectual property concerns and formulate and present recommendations.
• Draft formal correspondence to address contractual matters and aid in dispute resolution.
• Support special projects and process improvements events, as needed.
• Support audits and customer requests, as needed.
• Leading, preparing, and presenting a variety of review packages to senior leadership internally and to customers.
• Adhere to, comply with standard work processes.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in internal and external customer meetings and reviews.

Qualifications

• 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.

We Prefer

• Contracts experience Government Contracting FAR 15 and FAR 12 experience Commercial Item Determination experience.

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!

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.