Associate Director, Contracts Operations (Remote)

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Join our dynamic team at Mission Systems Legal, Contracts, and Compliance (LCC) as the leader of our Contracts Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee audits, compliance activities, and special projects while driving process improvements and ensuring timely and compliant responses to Corrective Action Requests. You’ll take charge of managing contract tools and supporting the implementation of new technologies, all while mentoring and guiding a team of contracts professionals. With your expertise, youll influence policies and processes, develop training plans, and provide strategic oversight on Contract Closeout and CAGE/Systems for Award Management administration. If you thrive in a leadership role, are passionate about compliance, and are ready to make a significant impact on an innovative team, this is the opportunity for you.
 

What YOU Will Do:

• Organizing, preparing for, and overseeing activities related to audits
• Supporting Corrective Action Requests involving LCC and ensuring compliant and timely responses
• Drafting and developing procedures and engaging in process improvements specific to Mission Systems LCC
• Reviewing and commenting on policies and processes involving Mission Systems LCC
• Developing training plans
• Developing guidance and reference documents
• Overseeing current contract tools, suggesting improvements as necessary, and support implementation of new tools and DT automation activities
• Overseeing contract closeout team
• Overseeing Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) and System for Award Management administration
• Supporting special projects and other compliance related activities
• Providing coaching, guidance, and mentorship to Contracts professionals across the organization as needed

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced Contract Management Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge contract management tools, enhancing your ability to optimize workflows and automate processes, directly impacting organizational efficiency and compliance.
• Leadership and Mentorship Skills: Hone your leadership capabilities by guiding and mentoring a team of contracts professionals, helping them grow while refining your own coaching and management skills.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop a deeper understanding of cross-departmental collaboration as you work closely with legal, compliance, and special project teams to influence policies and drive improvements across Mission Systems.
• Compliance Strategy Development: Play a key role in shaping the compliance landscape by leading audits, ensuring timely responses to Corrective Action Requests, and supporting the development of key training and reference materials.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Learn how to drive continuous improvement through process optimization and the implementation of new digital tools and automation, allowing you to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the contracts and compliance field.
   

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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with USG contract management
• Experience in compliance with FAR and DFARS, TINA and Global Trade requirements, including ITAR
• Prior experience with US Government direct contracts; prime contract subcontracts
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective relationships based on respect and trust
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence leadership
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Experience in SAP, DT automation and implementing software tools

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. 

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.  

reempowerprogram 

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.

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. 

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 143,000 USD - 287,000 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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