RTX

Contracts Manager – Avionics

RTX
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and management, with a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior professionals while maintaining customer relationships and managing multiple priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract NegotiationFAR/DFARS ComplianceRisk AssessmentMentoring Junior ProfessionalsCross-Functional Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the primary contractual advisor and representative for assigned programs
  • Liaise between internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Review, interpret, negotiate, and manage complex contract types, including Long-Term Agreements, General Terms Agreements, and Settlement Agreements
  • Evaluate customer RFPs across commercial and government-related programs
  • Identify proposal requirements, contractual risks, and intellectual property considerations
  • Draft, redline, and negotiate complex terms and conditions
  • Lead negotiations for complex customer contracts
  • Leverage legal and subject-matter experts to identify, mitigate, and document contractual and business risks
  • Provide strategic guidance to program teams and leadership on contract strategy, interpretation, and risk posture
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, FAR/DFARS, Export/Global Trade (ITAR/EAR), and CUI requirements
  • Apply knowledge of cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, FAR Part 12, and FAR Part 15 contract structures
  • Work autonomously and mentor or guide junior contract professionals as needed
  • Manage multiple contracting and proposal efforts and respond to urgent requests
  • Maintain customer relationships and support issue resolution aligned with program and business objectives
  • Periodically travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, export controls, and contract compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts with minimal oversight
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to assess and articulate contractual risks and provide sound recommendations
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence outcomes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-technology contracting preferred
  • Master’s degree, MBA, or JD preferred
  • Experience mentoring or developing junior talent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, and 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
  • Eligible for relocation assistance
  • Short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Paid time off and holidays

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementProposal EvaluationComplex Contract TypesDrafting Terms and ConditionsCost-Reimbursable ContractsFixed-Price ContractsRFP AnalysisContractual Risk IdentificationStrategic GuidanceIssue Resolution
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptabilityInfluencing Outcomes
Certifications & Qualifications
University DegreeAdvanced DegreeMBAJD
Industry Keywords
Aerospace ContractingDefense ContractingHigh-Technology ContractingExport ControlsIntellectual Property Considerations