Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you an experienced contracts professional looking for a dynamic opportunity where you can leverage your expertise in contracts administration while coaching a growing team? Join Collins Aerospace as a Senior Manager, Contracts, and play a vital role in managing large, complex, and sometimes sensitive contracts across various projects. This remote role allows you to draft, negotiate, and oversee contract documents in alignment with both business objectives and government guidelines. You'll provide guidance on legal issues, manage proposal preparations, and interface with key internal and external stakeholders. As a senior member of the team, you'll have the chance to mentor junior staff and drive process improvements that enhance department performance.
 

In this position, you will be the go-to expert for navigating complex contractual matters, including risk assessment, intellectual property, and data rights, while managing domestic and international projects. You'll learn to work with diverse contract types, honing your negotiation and communication skills through real-world challenges and bi-weekly training opportunities. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while contributing to the success of high-profile projects, this role is for you!

What YOU Will Do:

• Drafts, generates, interprets and manages large, complex contracts in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these documents properly reflect business objectives
• Independently supports the Program Team to coordinate input during the proposal and contract process​
• Manages the analysis and preparation of contract documentation to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Coaches and guides junior professionals and reviews their work to ensure output is of quality and in accordance with business objectives
• Leads proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Manages complex contracts
• Advises and represents the Program Team on contractual matters
• Creates proposals, negotiates and executes contracts
• Maintains historical contract records

What YOU Will Learn:

• Master the art of navigating complex government contracts, gaining expertise in risk assessment, intellectual property, and data rights management
• Enhance your negotiation and leadership skills by working on strategic contracts with both domestic and international stakeholders
• Gain invaluable insights into government cost control guidelines and compliance, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to key internal and external teams
• Build and refine your leadership capabilities as you mentor junior staff and drive process improvements that directly impact the success of the organization

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master of Business Administration or Juris Doctorate
• Extensive experience with U.S. Government contracts, including FAR and DFARS
• Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, a United States Government Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees