Manager, Contracts & Business Management (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-04-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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

Become part of the Electric Power Systems team as a Contracts Manager and play a critical role in ensuring the seamless administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for coordinating the review of customer requirements, managing proposal generation and negotiations, and ensuring that contract terms are met across various departments. In this position, you will support the Integrated Program Team (IPT) to guarantee the successful delivery of contractual obligations, while also managing financial and operational impacts.

This role offers valuable opportunities to build expertise in contract management, support risk mitigation efforts, and enhance your skills in navigating complex contracts while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and audit standards.

This role is a hybrid position located in Rockford, IL. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

What You Will Do

• Maintain and organize Contracts Audit Artifacts.
• Manage all aspects of contract administration such as coordinating review of customer requirements, proposal generation and negotiation, contract review and acceptance, contract requirements flowdown within the organization, change management, and contract closeout.
• Draft, interpret and manage contract documents and review and negotiate terms and conditions of customer agreements.
• Support the Integrated Program Team (IPT) in management of the program and ensure contractual delivery requirements (related to data, software, hardware, etc.) are met.
• Manage financial and operational impacts to the Business Unit, including accounts receivable management.
• Manage customer interface and correspondence and respond to customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support change management and risk and opportunity management by assessing, proposing, and negotiating the impact of potential changes to contractual scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Support record retention, organize evidence of adherence to policies, procedures, and work instructions, and support audits.

What You Will Learn

• Develop expertise in contract administration, including coordinating the review of customer requirements, generating proposals, managing contract review and acceptance, and ensuring smooth contract closeouts.
• Gain experience supporting the Integrated Program Team (IPT) in managing complex programs, ensuring contractual delivery requirements for data, software, hardware, and more are met.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• U.S. (non-dual) citizenship is required, as only U.S. (non-dual) citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Government Contracting (FAR 15 / FAR 12) experience
• Experience in a customer facing role as Seller to other major Aerospace & Defense companies
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating terms and conditions
• Proposal and contract strategy experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 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 Assis