Onsite Contracts Manager — Government & Commercial

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead negotiations and manage complex contracting portfolios in a commercial and government‑related environment. This onsite role in Cedar Rapids partners with program management, finance, legal, and engineering to support proposals, contract execution, and overall performance.

You will serve as the primary contractual advisor, interpret and negotiate diverse contract types, and provide guidance on risk and strategy across programs.

Qualifications

• University degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• 8+ years in US Government and Commercial contracting or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, export controls, and contract compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor and liaison for assigned programs with customers.
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage Long‑Term Agreements, General Terms Agreements, Purchase Contracts and Settlement Agreements.
• Evaluate customer RFPs for commercial and government programs; identify requirements, risks, and IP considerations; draft and negotiate terms.
• Lead negotiations for complex contracts, coordinating with legal and SMEs to mitigate risks.
• Provide strategic guidance on contract strategy, interpretation, and risk posture to program teams and leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and CUI requirements as needed.
• Work autonomously, mentor junior contract professionals, and manage multiple contracting and proposal efforts.

Skills

Contracting experience

Strong communicator

Strategic thinker

Results-driven

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Export controls knowledge

Contract compliance

Job description

RTX is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead negotiations and manage complex contracting portfolios in a commercial and government‑related environment. This onsite role in Cedar Rapids partners with program management, finance, legal, and engineering to support proposals, contract execution, and overall performance.

You will serve as the primary contractual advisor, interpret and negotiate diverse contract types, and provide guidance on risk and strategy across programs.