Associate Director, Contracts (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-09-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Engine Control Systems team within the Power and Controls BU of Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a collaborative, highly motivated, organized, experienced Contracts professional to join our management team working in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is based out of Windsor Locks, CT location, but the opportunity to work remotely will be considered.

What You Will Do

• Lead, train, guide and develop a team of Contracts professionals and/or managers in a variety of areas:
  • Negotiation strategy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contractual and Business Change management
  • Proposal management
  • Risk mitigation and business management
  • Audit support
  • Letter writing
• Contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Requirement interpretation and flowdown
• Provide performance feedback and employee support to team members on a regular basis in accordance with company and functional expectations.
• Develop process improvement to enhance functional performance.
• Establish relationships with internal and external customers. 
• Manage financial and operational impacts to the Business Unit.
• Model and mentor in the areas of business judgement, strategic vision, forward thinking, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and other intangible business skills required for successful business support. 
• Provide guidance to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.
• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Conduct proposal reviews and coordinate customer responses.
• Interpret and draft Contract language.
• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and if not communicate differences and mitigate risks.
• Support program management and execution reviews.
• Work closely with the Value Stream Leaders/Program Managers on strategy for competitive pursuits, including development Intellectual Property and investment strategy.
• Support the L3 Value Stream Leaders (VSL) for their associated Programs by:
  • Cross functional collaboration and Collaboration on PO processing and fulfillment
  • Providing negotiation strategy guidance
  • Leading or Supporting customer negotiations, as needed
  • Providing sound contractual recommendations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as a people leader
• Customer contracts and negotiation experience
• Aerospace contracts experience; specifically aerospace engines
• Experience with commercial contracts
• Legal degree

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 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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