Senior Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

About the Role

The Collins Aerospace Mission System business is an industry-leading avionics provider for government and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support military and commercial customer contracts directly with the U.S. government and Original Equipment Manufacturers. This role involves overseeing the drafting, negotiation, and management of firm fixed-price and cost-plus fixed-fee agreements throughout the contract lifecycle for U.S. government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Interface with key customers during contract pre-proposal, negotiation, maintenance, and closeout phases.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with the legal department, internal teams, and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations as applied to aerospace contracts.
• Play an essential role in handling Requests for Proposal (RFP), capture strategy, and negotiation objectives as part of an integrated program team.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations to protect the organization’s legal and business interests.
• Negotiate complex contractual agreements and manage non-routine issues, escalating to senior management or legal counsel as needed.
• Structure and administer contractual documents to establish business relationships with customers.
• Plan, lead, and draft complex contract negotiations in alignment with internal and external schedules to ensure contract execution and fulfillment.
• Manage contracts from inception to closeout, ensuring compliance with terms and identifying adjustments for out-of-scope changes.
• Collaborate with legal and subject matter experts to assess and document risks through unique contract terms and conditions.
• Work with Global Trade personnel to ensure compliance with all import/export regulations.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain historical contract data for accessibility and retrieval.
• Operate in accordance with company policies and business ethics.
• Travel up to 10% internationally and domestically.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: 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 support.
• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $132,400 - $251,600 USD. The range reflects all experience levels and considers factors such as role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills when extending an offer.