Date Posted:
2025-11-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HOH99: Field Office - OH Remote Location, Remote City, OH, 43201 USA
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Contracts & Business Management - Government Programs to join our Aerostructures Contracts team. This role supports a portfolio of high-visibility U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy programs, primarily executed from Riverside, CA and Jacksonville, FL, with leadership based in Chula Vista, CA.
As the Associate Director, you will lead a small, high-performing team responsible for the pursuit, negotiation, and management of complex government contracts spanning the design and production of aircraft, missile, and naval components. You'll serve as a trusted business advisor to program leadership, provide strategic guidance to ensure compliant and competitive contracting outcomes, and act as the primary interface with government customers on all contractual matters.
This position plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, overseeing proposal development, presenting data and recommendations to senior leadership, and ensuring contracts are effectively administered through closeout.
What You Will Do
Lead, mentor, and support a team of contracts professionals in expanding Government contracts knowledge and overall business acumen to improve the financial position of the business.
Manage pre-award functions from receipt of solicitation, proposal development, negotiations, and final contract review/signature.
Draft, analyze, and negotiate statements of work, terms and conditions, data requirements, etc. to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Manage existing contracts to ensure compliance to contract terms, identify and seek adjustment for out-of-scope changes and to mitigate risk.
Operate collaboratively within the value stream leadership team of program managers, engineers, finance, supply chain, and operations to support program management and strategy and execution reviews to drive customer focused solutions.
Provide flow down and guidance to the program team on the requirements and terms within the contract.
Lead and/or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance department and organizational performance and effectiveness.
Coach, guide and mentor and review work products to ensure output is of quality and in accordance with company policy and business objectives.
Communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership.
Travel up to 20% domestically.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience negotiating and administering Department of Defense (DoD) contracts with FAR/DFARS experience.
Experience in the aerospace industry
Business Acumen
Experience leading a team, with ability to foster teamwork and trust
Manufacturing/production experience
Active DoD Secret clearance
Graduate degree
Capable of multi-tasking and handling several assignments simultaneously
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.? 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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