Senior Contracts Manager

• US Government Programs

Date Posted: 2026-01-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Role

Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace, has a position within the Mission Systems Business Area with primary responsibilities supporting the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) & Networking portfolio as a Sr Contracts Manager for US Government Programs.

This is an on-site position based at either the Largo, FL or Aurora, CO locations and relocation is not provided. As this role does require clearance work, we anticipate 2 – 3 days onsite and 1-2 days working from home. This can be subject to change due to customer requirements.

Responsibilities

General primary responsibilities include problem solving, contract execution, proposal management, customer collaboration and providing sound business guidance to Program Managers and functional teammates for various requirements.

This position will allow the selected individual to be involved in many aspects of Contracts Administration and Negotiation such as:

• Front-end assessment of business pursuits
• Proposal preparation
• Contract negotiation for various types of contracts
• Contract administration
• Contract acquisition and fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Management of multiple external customer relationships
• Provision of business counsel and leadership to the Program Management Teams
• Development of skills to recognize business and contractual risks and opportunities in program performance
• Report to senior leadership and implement solutions
• Carry projects to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable DoD TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• US Government contract experience
• Experience working with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations
• Experience in preparation and negotiation of proposals/contracts
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership
• Knowledge and understanding of Raytheon contracts policies
• ICMS and Contracts Workflow experience
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)
• Ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and support the business leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives

About Collins Aerospace

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.

Collins Aerospace's 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.

Work Environment

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. 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.

Benefits

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!

Compensation

Salary Range: $132,400 USD - $251,600 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.

Additional Information

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, factor