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Date Posted:

2025-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIL99: Field Office Remote Location, Remote City, IL, 62701 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Contracts Specialist is a key contributor to the P&C Military Spares Electric Power Systems aftermarket business. This experienced professional will ideally be based in Rockford, IL and will report directly to the P&C AM Sr. Contracts Manager. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of Government Contracting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates strong independence and work ethic.

In this customer-facing role, the Contracts Specialist will support a wide range of contract activities and serve as an integral member of the value stream. Responsibilities include leading proposal activities, conducting compliance reviews, supporting negotiations, reviewing terms and conditions, assisting with contract formation, and providing comprehensive guidance on contractual matters. The role also contributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to standard work, processes, and policies.

What You Will Do

+ Generates, interprets, and manages large multifaceted proposals and contracts, in accordance with internal standard work instructions and external customer requirements, to ensure compliance with business objectives and regulations.

+ Application and adherence to government contracting regulations including FAR and DFAR requirements.

+ Assesses, interprets, and reviews documents to ensure that contracts are negotiated within agreed-upon parameters, including government procurement and cost control guidelines.

+ Advises and represents the contracts organization on contractual requirements.

+ Works closely with internal functional groups to support contracts negotiations with customers and execute contracts agreements in a timely manner.

+ Prepares reports for internal functional groups review and approval.

+ Participates in meetings to ensure all relevant functional groups understand the contractual requirements.

+ Develops strong contractual relationships with internal and external customers.

+ Manages the interface between Collins and external customers and helps resolve contractual matters.

+ Prepares contract status reports for internal use and/or external customers.

+ Manages encumbered outstanding accounts receivable issues.

+ Manage small projects, process improvements, including CORE initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Experience working in the Aerospace Industry or directly for Collins Aerospace

+ Previous Contracts, Supply Chain or Procurement experience

+ SAP experience

+ Experience with FAR 12 and FAR 15 regulations – Commercial Item background

+ Government Contracting activities

+ Strong writing and negotiation skills

+ Experience with the formation of contracts (NDA’s, MOU’s, MOA’s, etc.)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

+ 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

**Remote:** Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

_*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role._

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._

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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