Director, Contracts - Avionics (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-02-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Remote

Every second a plane takes off with Collins Aerospace equipment onboard. From space exploration and defense to today’s more electric, more intelligent, more integrated aircraft – our systems make modern flight possible. And by “make it possible,” we mean: we start it, power it, control it, ventilate it, quiet it, land it, stop it and monitor it. We have more than 41,000 employees across 150 countries working at the forefront of technological innovation. Thanks to their efforts, our global reach and our market-leading position, we do big things no one else can do.

The nature of our global business is complex, and we rely on our team in Legal Contracts and Compliance (LCC) to help us get the job done. As a valued partner across our business, the LCC team plays a key role in our company’s success. Our LCC team members bring their passion, expertise and humor to everything they do, from safeguarding our employees' creative ideas to helping us maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior. Enjoy working with diverse groups? Want opportunities to grow your career at a fast-paced, global enterprise? If you want to bring your expertise to the aerospace industry, our team could be a great fit for you.

Collins is looking for a self-motivated, passionate contracts professional to serve as the Director of Contracts within the Avionics business unit. Avionics has approximately 15,000 employees in 55 locations globally. This role will globally lead multiple large teams of contracts managers in execution of critical contract matters.

The Director will participates in and/or conducts front-end assessments of proposals and develops strategies for negotiation, administration, and customer engagement for complex contracts to provide for proper execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications; develop contracts standards and operational plans to ensure business interests are protected; communicate with and influences senior executive leadership in and outside function on contracts strategy; identify, develop, and implement service excellence strategies to improve the relationship between contracts department and other departments; represents the organization to customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other third parties; partner in resolving customer disputes, business or technical issues by identifying contractual solutions and recommending a course of action; and own the execution of long-term strategy (e.g., more than 3 years) and operational direction for the Avionics Contracts Organization.

This role will report to the Avionics General Counsel and be responsible for:

• Managing a global Contracts team
• Review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, including government contracts, software and other intellectual property licensing agreements as well as templates and standard agreements;
• Advise, present to, and seek input from senior business leaders;
• Strategic initiatives, policy, process improvements, training and people development
• USG and foreign government pursuits;
• Proactively ensure contract function’s performance and compliance to company policy;
• Creatively problem solve and resolve the most complex functional issues;
• Support M&A due diligence and integration activities as needed;
• Travel to both Avionics and customer locations as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution preferred.
• 14 or more years of experience preferred with previous experience managing a large team.
• USG contracting experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be a good team player and business partner, capable of adapting contracts approach and analysis in an environment with rapidly changing digital technologies and competing priorities.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• 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.

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.

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!

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 171,000 USD - 343,000 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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