Manager, Contracts

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Manager of Contracts at Collins Aerospace managing the JPALS program. Responsible for contract management activities including negotiation and administration.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeFullerton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, partner with cross functional team members to develop creative solutions and resolve contractual matters.
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and influence business decisions.
Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work is performed to the overall contract scope.
Partner with cross functional team members in the analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreements, contracts implementation, as well as general contract administration.
Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters by applying astute critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking creative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/ obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes.
Multi-task routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge.

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
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
Experience as a Contracts Lead and/or leading contracts negotiations with customer
Experience with CPIF type contracts and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementproposal developmentcontract negotiationcontract administrationcritical thinkingrisk mitigationU.S. Government contractsFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)CPIF contracts

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencemulti-taskingstrategic advicerelationship buildingcreativityattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance