Principal Specialist, Contracts (Onsite) - Military Veterans

Date Posted:

2024-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you ready to be a driving force behind groundbreaking weapons and small form factor datalink solutions that serve both the United States and foreign militaries sectors? Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Specialist, Contracts, and become a key player in our Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence & Autonomy Solutions (C4I&A) Portfolio. In this role, you'll be the strategic lead for contractual matters within our Networking and Datalink Solutions Team (NDS), where you'll directly support the Weapons & Small Form Factor Datalink group, working primarily on high-stakes Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and subcontracts.
 

As the Principal Specialist, Contracts, you'll use your advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS) to influence critical business outcomes, shape program success, and ensure our contractual strategies align with both customer requirements and our company's financial objectives. You'll collaborate closely with Program Management, the Office of General Counsel, and cross-functional teams to navigate the complexities of contract negotiations, proposal reviews, and program gate reviews. This is your chance to make a significant impact on programs that enhance the datalink systems, driving innovation in a field where precision matters most. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want you on our team.

 

What YOU Will Do:

• Communicate with internal and external customers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and frequently influence business decisions
• Implement strategies to improve acquisition timelines and customer pace of contractual actions
• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by applying critical thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Provide advice and guidance to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes to contract scope
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, represent a balanced risk/opportunity posture, and deliver a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process

 

What YOU Will Learn:

• Master the Art of High-Stakes Negotiation: Gain deep insights into negotiating complex Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and subcontracts, sharpening your ability to secure favorable terms and drive impactful business outcomes.
• Strategic Program Management: Develop a comprehensive understanding of how contractual strategies directly influence program success, working alongside top-tier program management teams to navigate critical program gate reviews and business strategy sessions.
• Advanced Regulatory Expertise: Enhance your expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS), learning how to apply these critical frameworks to shape contracting strategies that align with both customer needs and corporate objectives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Expand your leadership skills by collaborating with diverse teams, including the Office of General Counsel and various cross-functional peers, to resolve complex contractual issues and influence senior leadership decisions.
• Innovative Contracting Techniques: Explore and implement innovative contracting techniques that streamline acquisition processes and improve customer satisfaction, positioning you as a key contributor to the advancement of resilient navigation solutions.

 

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Previous knowledge/experience of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in the development of proposals, including sole source and competitive pursuits, as well as intensive fact-finding, negotiations, and certification of Cost or Pricing Data
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a USG security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to support program needs ~10%
• Ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate with and influence senior leadership
• 5 years of experience in US Government Department of Defense contracting

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!  

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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. 

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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