Senior Contracts Manager: FAR/DFARS & OTAs

RTX; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead cradle-to-grave administration for U.S. Government and commercial engagements from Westford, MA. You will interpret requests for proposals, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR guidelines.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with Program Management, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain, and travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience is required, along with U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience engaging directly with customers.
• Experience with U.S. Government procurement and/or OTAs.
• Experience interpreting FAR, DFARS, and other applicable U.S. Government regulations.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage cradle-to-grave contract administration, including pre-proposal activities, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, active administration, and closeout.
• Review and interpret U.S. Government and commercial customer requests for proposals, identifying requirements, assessing risks, and addressing intellectual property issues.
• Negotiate and manage a variety of contracts, including FAR/DFARS, OTAs, NDAs, and international agreements.
• Redline, draft, and review complex terms and conditions, statements of work, milestones, cost/price structures, and fee/profit arrangements.
• Provide guidance on compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Government regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and successful contract execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks in business transactions and contracts, offering alternative strategies.
• Support global trade compliance (ITAR and EAR).
• Provide mentoring and oversight to junior contract staff and contribute to team development.
• Travel on a limited basis as required.

Skills

Customer engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree with 5+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead cradle-to-grave administration for U.S. Government and commercial engagements from Westford, MA. You will interpret requests for proposals, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR guidelines.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with Program Management, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain, and travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience is required, along with U.S.