Manager, Contracts

RTX

Manager of Contracts focusing on proposal, negotiation, and execution at RTX in the aerospace and defense industry. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet contractual obligations and business objectives.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeAlabama, Arizona, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Contracts Lead during the pre-proposal strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and start-up phases of programs
Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts execution, and contract administration
Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate terms and conditions and pricing proposals
Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising management of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual and program risks
Establish and enhance effective working relationships with customers and internal partners, to include Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results
Demonstrate business acumen and provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope
Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Management or Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or Finance
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contracts ManagementContract AdministrationProposal DevelopmentNegotiationContract ExecutionContractual AnalysisRisk MitigationBusiness AcumenScope ManagementPricing Proposals

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingAdvisory SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingGuidanceClosure on Issues

Certifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree