Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX Company, seeks a Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite) in Cedar Rapids, IA, to lead complex government contracts. The role manages proposals, contract negotiations, and compliance while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with the program team to meet schedule and cost targets.

Requires a university degree and extensive DoD contracting experience, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree and 7–10 years of relevant contract experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Leads drafting, generation, and management of highly complex contracts and proposals to reflect business objectives.
• Coordinates input with the Integrated Program Team during proposal and contract processes.
• Manages contract documentation within negotiated parameters and government cost controls.
• Coaches and mentors junior professionals, ensuring quality output.
• Leads contract negotiation, administration, and customer contract activities per policies.
• Advises on contract matters and regulatory issues with leadership.
• Trains staff to ensure understanding of contract law and compliance.
• Maintains historical contract records.

Skills

Contract management

Contract negotiation

Security clearance knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master of Business Administration

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-120 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 120

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-120 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 120

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

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:

This position is for a senior contract professional recognized as an expert in contracting. Manages complex contracts and directs work product of less experienced contract professionals. Implements business strategy in conjunction with legal and regulatory processes. Communicates and influences senior function leaders regarding matters of significant importance. Assists the improvement of department processes through the application of deep knowledge and experience in the contracts function.

What You Will Do:

• Leads the drafting, generation, interpretation and management of highly complex proposals and contracts, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these proposals and contracts properly reflect business objectives.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Program Team to coordinate input during the proposal and contract process.
• Manages the analysis and preparation of contract documentation to ensure they are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Coaches and mentors junior professionals and reviews their work to ensure output is of quality and in accordance with business objectives.
• Leads proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Advises the organization on issues concerning contract matters.
• Assists leadership on training employees to ensure understanding of and adherence to contract law related to the business.
• Maintains historical contract records.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master of Business Administration or Juris Doctorate
• Extensive experience with U.S. Government contracts, including FAR and DFARS
• Currently (or within the last 24months) hold a United States Government Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
  
  

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.



Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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