Sr. Manager, Contracts (HYBRID), McKinney TX - DoD T/S Clearance Required - Day 1

Date Posted:

2023-11-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

** THIS POSITION IS HYBRID; PERIODICALLY CLASSIFIED EFFORTS WOULD NEED TO BE SUPPORTED ONSITE**

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Contracts to lead a team within the Trusted Mission Processing (TMP) product area which includes a mix of US Government Prime and Subcontracts, both classified and unclassified, competitive and sole source.

This role will be an integral part of the business team providing strategic solutions and dynamic recommendations to key team members regarding contractual issues and proposal strategies. Will require heavy guidance to team members negotiating terms and conditions in accordance with our term guide.

This role supports a geographically dispersed team located across the continental U.S. The individual must have the ability to travel onsite to the RTX McKinney, TX facility to support classified efforts.

Relocation assistance is not available.

This role will be an integral part of the business team providing strategic solutions and dynamic recommendations to leadership regarding contractual issues and proposal strategies. In this highly visible role, you'll provide contractual guidance and support to the business, programs and proposal teams and across all phases of the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support the full contracts & Program management lifecycle, inclusive of the development of proposals, contract capture & pursuit activity, Request For Proposal assessments & reviews, pre and post-award contract execution, financial aspects of contracts, development of complex negotiation strategies that comply with company policies, mitigate risk and maximize business goals and achieve program and other business objectives; as well as ownership, oversight and administration of contracts within a varied customer portfolio.
• Lead and support a team of contracts personnel.
• Customer engagement and collaboration.
• Develop strong contractual relationships with the U.S. Government and Prime Contractors.
• Advise senior leadership and program stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations and mitigation of contractual/program risks.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, cost, fee and price.
• Provide sound contract guidance to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies.
• Partner in a collaborative team environment with program managers, engineers, finance, supply chain, and legal to achieve mission success.

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Qualifications/ Experience Needed:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience working Government or Defense contracts administration under the FAR, DFARS and other related government regulations and various contract types such as: CPAF, CPIF, CPFF, FFP, T&M, OTA, Agile
• 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.
• Must have proven experience leading a team within Contracts.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements. ​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration with an understanding of proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions.
• Experience briefing and interacting with senior and executive leadership.
• Customer interface and negotiation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify risk and understand financial implications; strong analytical background
• Prior experience working in a controlled area (SCIF)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe

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.

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