Principal Specialist, Contracts (REMOTE)

Date Posted : 2024-06-04

2024-06-04

Country :

United States of America

Location :

RCA99 : RTN Remote, California

Position Role Type : Remote

Remote

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.

We are looking for a Principal Specialist, Contracts to provide contract administration support for the Secure Information Solutions portfolio.

This individual contributor will be responsible for the contract execution of current contracts, contract closeouts, executing non-disclosure agreements and other business agreements, maintaining contracts files for the program, administering open market orders, and supporting new business pursuits.

The current contracts are Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and FFP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for commercial products.

This position is tailored for a highly motivated, well-organized Contracts professional who embraces, thrives, and enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

What You Will Do

This role will work as a collaborative team member with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Legal to :

Interface with the customer on all contracting matters, and act as a liaison between the cross-functional team and the customer

Advise program stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations and means to mitigate risks

Offer creative solutions to contractual or programmatic challenges during execution of the program

Employ change management practices and ensure continued compliance with company policies

No Relocation Assistance is available.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must have a minimum 5+ years professional experience with US Government or commercial contract.

Working experience with Government Contracts administration under FAR and DFARS and other government regulations

Experience in reviewing Request for Proposals (RFPs), proposals, and contractual documents for contractual requirements and identifying risks

Experience in leading proposal and contract negotiations to achieve business objectives while also ensuring customer needs are met

Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

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

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 is required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

Communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

Excellent analytical and solutions development skills

Experience with contract financial structures, pricing strategies, policy & procedure and compliance principles.

Proficient in Microsoft Office® suite (primarily Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Aero defense / commercial industry preferred.

What We Offer

• 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!

MISSION SYSTEMS

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.

Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.

Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications :

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

MISSION SYSTEMS

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.