Manager, Contracts – Propulsion Systems

RTX

Contracts Manager negotiating and managing government, international, and commercial agreements for RTX aerospace and defense businesses. Assessing contractual risks, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and supporting customer relationships remotely from Oregon.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in government and commercial contract management, including negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Proven ability to manage diverse contract types and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsRisk AssessmentCompliance KnowledgeLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationContract NegotiationRisk MitigationContract ComplianceProposal ReviewContract AnalysisContract CloseoutGovernment ContractingCommercial ContractingContract Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government ContractsInternational ContractsCommercial ContractsContract Terms and ConditionsBusiness RelationshipsSales CoordinationFinance CoordinationLegal CoordinationOperational ComplianceCustomer Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer contracts with U.S. government agencies, prime government contractors, foreign governments, and domestic and international commercial customers
Negotiate and manage a variety of contract types
Initiate, track, and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, terms and conditions risks and mitigations, and related documentation
Manage government, international, and commercial contracts in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and customer requirements
Manage contracts and business relationships with assigned customers
Participate in proposal reviews and approvals and brief management on terms and conditions risks and mitigation strategies
Review contractual terms and conditions, assess proposal risk and impact, and develop mitigating contract terms
Lead and conduct contract negotiation and management
Coordinate sales, finance, service, and legal inputs to structure contracts
Analyze contracts for compliance with company policies, government specifications, and other requirements
Provide contract status, assistance, and business advice to program management and functional teams
Close out contracts according to applicable procedures
Communicate contract information and maintain complete and accurate contract files
Serve as principal interface with internal and external customers on contractual matters and resolve contractual problems
Work independently on all but the most complex matters with considerable latitude

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
Government and commercial contract management experience preferred
U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract
Strong technical and leadership skills
Ability to negotiate and manage varied contract types
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, risk assessment, and mitigation
Ability to work in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, government specifications, and customer requirements
Ability to coordinate with sales, finance, service, legal, operations, pricing, and program management teams
Ability to work independently with considerable latitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 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
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed