Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the P&C Mil Spares EPS aftermarket business.

• Create, analyze, and oversee complex proposals and contracts while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.

• Guarantee adherence to government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFAR standards.

• Evaluate, interpret, and review contractual documents for alignment with government procurement guidelines and cost control measures.

• Offer advice and representation for the contracts organization regarding contractual obligations.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to facilitate contract negotiations and efficiently execute agreements.

• Generate reports for internal assessments and external customer communications.

• Engage in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on contractual commitments and requirements.

• Cultivate and sustain contractual relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Manage interactions between Collins Aerospace and external clients to address contractual issues.

• Supervise encumbered outstanding accounts receivable challenges.

• Lead small-scale projects and process enhancement initiatives, including CORE initiatives.

• Report directly to the P&C AM Senior Contracts Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Familiarity with government contracting, including FAR 12 and FAR 15 regulations and commercial item contracting.

• Experience in contract formation, including NDAs, MOUs, and MOAs.

• Background in proposal compliance reviews, terms and conditions assessments, and contract negotiations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Preferred experience in the aerospace industry or direct experience with Collins Aerospace.

• Previous experience in contracts, supply chain, or procurement is preferred.

• Experience with SAP software is preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience in government contracting activities is preferred.

• Experience managing contracts and proposals in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and set daily goals is preferred.

• Security clearance is not a requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.

• 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.

• Eligibility for relocation assistance.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available (not guaranteed).