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Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSC32: US070-Simpsonville, SC 1001 Old Stage Road

, Simpsonville, SC, 29681 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

We are looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Principal Contracts Specialist who can provide immediate contributions to support critical DoD and Commercial Aerospace program pursuits. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in in contract management, negotiation and/or administration, with relevant experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry. They will be a collaborative leader who can work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Occasional travel will be required for this position (10-15% to support onsite audits, customer negotiation meetings). If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

As a Principal Contracts Specialist at Collins Aerospace Mission Systems (Integrated Missions Solutions, Thermal Electronics and Defense Solutions, Electronics Solutions), you will be responsible for performing contracts management and compliance functions for both prime and subcontracts, from capture through proposal, negotiation through contract award and all phases of contract administration.

What You Will Do:

+ Providing contract administration support by reviewing, interpreting and negotiating contract requirements, contract change / modification impacts,

+ Performing proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration assistance for programs and special projects as assigned

+ Advising Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations and risks: conducting risk assessments, creating risk mitigation plans and proposing alternative approaches to contract execution through redlines

+ Serving as an authorized, empowered representative for Collins, interfacing with Customer buying command representatives to build effective relationships and manage contracts to support operational/strategic business goals

+ Coordinating solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Contract Performance and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations

+ Leading and supporting audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support proposal and contract related activities and business systems compliance verification

+ Evaluating and coordinating proposals, investigating and reconciling significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, data requirements, schedules, etc.

+ Supporting Contract Manager with collecting contractual data and compiling reports in response to Collins/RTX corporate and Mission Systems level data calls

+ Contract Closeout: ensuring timely contract closure by initiating closeout activities as required by terms and conditions. For contracts that include USG Property, ensuring that Contract Closeout Letters (Property Clearance) are submitted to the Contract Administration Office (CAO) and /or Prime Contractor

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of professional experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years of professional experience

+ Working Knowledge of the FAR/DFARS. This includes experience in interpreting and applying these regulations in government contracting and procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and staying updated with any changes or amendments

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships; must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Prior experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle (cradle to grave), including proposals, negotiations, administration and closeout

+ Proven ability to collaboratively interface with various disciplines of the Program Management Team (PMT) such as Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Development or any related function

+ Prior experience supporting compliance sweeps on FAR 15 Sole-Source Negotiations in accordance with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TINA)

+ Prior experience with FAR Part 12 procurements, including collaborating with different functional disciplines in preparing commercial item assertion packages (technical and price reasonableness)

+ NCMA Credentials (CFCM **™,** CCMA **™,** etc.) and other Industry-Specific Certifications a plus

+ Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) experience a plus

+ Familiarity with RTX / Collins Aerospace Policies and Procedures, business systems and tools a plus.

What We Offer:

+ 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

+ And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

**Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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