[Hiring] Associate Director, Civil Space Contracts @RTX

Role Description

As the Associate Director, Contracts for our civil space portfolio under Mission Critical Products in the Mission Systems Strategic Business Unit, you will lead a team of contracts professionals focused on contract execution and driving strategy within the civil space portfolio. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering strong relationships with customers.

• Lead a team of contracts professionals in all aspects of contract execution and strategy development for the civil space portfolio.
• Provide guidance and support for Requests for Proposal (RFP) analysis, proposal development, negotiation, and contractual agreements.
• Oversee contract execution and general contract administration to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they arise, ensuring minimal impact to operations.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and strategies to mitigate program risks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to support business objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Travel as required, approximately once per quarter, to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experience managing a team of professionals.
• Experience with United States Government Contract Administration under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Prior work experience with contract negotiation, execution, and administration.

Requirements

• Experience with United States Government Contract Administration under the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
• Experience in the space market.
• Experience with certified cost or pricing data and undefinitized contract actions.
• Prior experience developing relationships with customers to support business objectives.
• Experience with joint ventures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and apply critical thinking to contractual and business decisions.

Benefits

• 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!