Contracts Manager

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Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collins organization? If so, then this is the job for you!

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

This position offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same—you’ll handle a wide range of contracting needs, from quick-turn agreements and purchase order support to negotiations and contract administration. As a trusted resource, you’ll help resolve business and technical challenges through practical, legally sound solutions, while also contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on both the execution and strategy of supply chain operations within a leading aerospace and defense organization.

This position will be located Remotely in Puerto Rico. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do :

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Contracts professionals—including supervisors, specialists, and analysts—through coaching, hiring, workload planning, performance management, and career development.

• Oversee execution of the end‑to‑end contracting lifecycle for high‑complexity commercial and U.S. Government agreements, including those governed by FAR/DFARS, government flow‑downs, cybersecurity requirements (NIST 800‑171), and export controls (ITAR/EAR).

• Serve as the senior escalation point for significant contract issues, guiding the team through risk assessments, negotiation strategies, deviation approvals, and alignment with program, legal, and compliance leadership.

• Provide strategic contract guidance to business unit leaders, including interpreting contractual obligations, shaping negotiation positions, and identifying business risks and opportunities.

• Partner closely with Legal Counsel to address complex contractual questions, regulatory considerations, and compliance frameworks relevant to federal and commercial contracting.

• Facilitate internal and external negotiations with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and cross‑functional teams; represent the Contracts function in leadership‑level discussions supporting strategic business objectives.

• Oversee the team’s compliance with contract recordkeeping, repository governance, version control, retention policies, and preparation for internal/external audits, including U.S. Government reviews.

• Ensure timely triage, prioritization, and assignment of contract requests, and remove obstacles to support efficient throughput, SLA adherence, and service quality.

• Drive continuous improvement across the Contracts function by leading initiatives related to standard work, clause libraries, templates, playbooks, data quality, automation, and metrics reporting.

• Monitor contract performance across the portfolio to ensure compliance with obligations, flow‑downs, and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate systemic risks or recurring issues.

• Influence leaders across the enterprise by communicating contract strategy, risk posture, and recommended mitigation actions; collaborate with engineering, program management, supply chain, compliance, and finance leadership.

• Lead organizational readiness for evolving requirements tied to U.S. Government contracting—such as cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, cost/price analysis expectations, and data‑governance changes.

• Operate with broad autonomy and strategic decision‑making authority, driving both operational excellence and long‑term capability building within the Contracts team.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• 3+ years of people leadership (direct reports)

• 5+ years experience managing contract portfolios involving U.S. Government acquisition requirements (FAR/DFARS), flow‑downs, compliance regulations, or federally regulated customers.

• Experience driving alignment across multiple functions.

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization in English

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience directly managing negotiations or contract strategy for aerospace, defense, or U.S. Government programs.

• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, cybersecurity compliance (NIST 800‑171), supply chain security, and government procurement integrity.

• Prior experience developing or implementing contracting standard work, process transformations, or digital automation initiatives.

• Experience working in a large, matrixed global organization supporting cross‑functional alignment across Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Compliance.

• Familiarity with enterprise CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) systems and contract‑data governance best practices.

• Juris Doctor or Licenciatura en Derecho from an accredited institution in Puerto Rico or the U.S.

• Demonstrated experience building, mentoring, and developing diverse contracting teams.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 
• 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

• And more! 

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Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

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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