Manager, Contracts

RTX

Manager, Contracts leading proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution for RTX in aerospace and defense. Collaborating with program management and meeting government and customer obligations.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAberdeen • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be the Contracts lead for the development of proposals, negotiations, contractual agreements, contract execution, and day-to-day administration
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
Develop and enhance positive customer relationships for working contractual matters to resolution
Effectively communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization
Leverage excellent relationships with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive closure on complex contractual issues and achieve business results

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. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Experienced in defense contracting including administration/management for fixed-price production, upgrades, and repair contracts.
Direct experience in the development of proposals, including sole source and competitive pursuits, as well as intensive fact-finding and negotiations.
Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) experience, international contracting, and global customer engagement.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

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 developmentnegotiationcontract executionadministrationfixed-price productioninternational contractingfact-findingDirect Commercial Sales (DCS)customer engagement

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship managementleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinking

Certifications

US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance