[Hiring] Principal Specialist, Contracts @RTX

Role Description

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.

What You Will Do:

• Provide contractual guidance in relation to non-disclosure agreements, to cross functional partners to meet customer obligations, achieve company goals, and comply with company policies.
• Professionally represent Collins Aerospace on contractual transactions and work closely with customers to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Support the analysis of non-disclosure agreements, and related general contract administration.
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure the non-disclosure agreement is followed compliantly.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they may arise.
• Facilitate and ensure communication and coordination with the internal/external customer program team.
• Adhere to and comply with standardized corporate procedures and compliance documentation.
• Disseminate (“Flowdown”) customer contractual requirements within the organization.
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers and respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work autonomously with oversight.

What You Will Learn:

• Take an active role in managing non-disclosure agreements and engaging directly with program leadership.
• How to effectively negotiate and resolve complex issues.
• How to apply a commercial mindset when handling high-risk terms and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience in contracts management of U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Requirements

• Ability to manage a high volume of non-disclosure agreements simultaneously ranging from company-wide strategic non-disclosure agreements to smaller niche non-disclosure agreements.
• Experience in contracts negotiations, execution, and administration of various contracts aspects, including price, Statement of Work, terms and conditions.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) requirements.
• Understanding of commercial aspects of non-disclosure agreements and risk quantification.
• Ability to multi-task with routine and complex non-disclosure agreement activities while responding to emerging quick response activities.
• Experience with direct engagement with external customers.

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!