Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Are you a skilled contracts professional looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic, high-impact environment? Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems (MiS) Simulation and Training Solutions (STS) Contracts team is looking for a Contracts Principal Specialist to play a critical role in shaping and executing strategic business deals. In this position, you’ll work alongside program leaders and value stream executives, leading proposal efforts, negotiating contracts, and influencing key business decisions that support cutting-edge aerospace and defense solutions.

This is a high-visibility role where you'll have the opportunity to build strong customer relationships, navigate complex U.S. Government contracts, and drive risk mitigation strategies that ensure program success. With a global network of customers, suppliers, and partners, this role offers immense professional growth, both domestically and internationally. If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your career can soar, we want to hear from you!

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 is a remote position, however if you would like to come into an office that can be arranged as well.

What You Will Do:

• Provide support to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.  Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual or programmatic risks
• Build relationships with regular communication with key leaders both internally and externally, interfacing with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues
• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFP), proposal reviews and coordination, contract negotiation, support program management and executive reviews and general contract administration
• Maintain and drive a robust change management process across the portfolio to recognize and eliminate ambiguities or unauthorized changes that could result in cost overruns, delivery and performance problems, and/or schedule delays in this development program
• Develop a strong customer relationship built on regular communication regarding all contractual and financial matters
• Minimal travel (<5%) to other Collins or customer sites

What YOU Will Learn:

• Master the Art of Complex Negotiations – Gain hands-on experience negotiating high-value contracts with U.S. Government agencies, and industry partners, sharpening your strategic thinking and influencing skills
• Expand Your Expertise in Government Contracting – Deepen your knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), positioning yourself as a sought-after contracts professional in the aerospace and defense industry
• Work on Cutting-Edge Aerospace and Defense Programs – Play a key role in supporting innovative simulation and training solutions that enhance military and commercial aviation capabilities worldwide
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership – Engage directly with senior program leaders and stakeholders, developing executive communication skills and strategic business acumen in a global organization
• Advance Your Career in a Global Organization – Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international contracts, opening doors to leadership opportunities and career growth within Collins Aerospace and RTX

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance if needed
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience with US Government (USG) contracts administration / management including proposals, cost structures, performance requirements, delivery schedules, terms and conditions or other closely related contracts experience
• Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and equivalent U.S. Gover