[Hiring] Contracts Manager @RTX

Role Description

We are seeking a Contracts Manager with strong contracting experience in commercial and government‑related environments. In this role, you will independently lead contract negotiations, manage a complex portfolio, and serve as a trusted business partner within an integrated project team. You will collaborate with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other key stakeholders to support proposals, gate reviews, contract execution, and overall program performance.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor and representative for assigned programs, acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex contract types, including Long‑Term Agreements, General Terms Agreements, and Settlement Agreements.
• Evaluate customer RFPs across commercial and government‑related programs; identify proposal requirements, contractual risks, and intellectual property considerations; and draft, redline, and negotiate complex terms and conditions.
• Lead negotiations for complex customer contracts, leveraging legal and subject‑matter experts to identify, mitigate, and document contractual and business risks.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to program teams and leadership on contract strategy, interpretation, and risk posture.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, FAR/DFARS, Export/Global Trade (ITAR/EAR), and CUI requirements as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of multiple contract structures, such as cost‑reimbursable, fixed‑price, FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items), and FAR Part 15 (TINA).
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and provide mentorship or guidance to junior contract professionals as needed.
• Manage multiple routine and complex contracting and proposal efforts while responding effectively to urgent and unplanned requests.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support issue resolution in alignment with program and business objectives.

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.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, export controls, and contract compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts with minimal oversight.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to assess and articulate contractual risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or JD.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑technology contracting.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior talent.

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!