Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2022-12-19-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is looking for an individual who is familiar with cost-reimbursement, fixed price and time/material contracts related to Government direct and indirect programs. They will work closely with the Value Stream Manager and other IPT team members. The Contract Specialist will participate in the proposal process serving as a Contract's lead, providing advice and counsel to the program team, leading negotiations with the customer and ensuring proper execution of contracts and agreements.  Additionally, this position will provide all post-award contract management, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, regulations, corporate policies and best practices. 

Currently this team is fully remote. The ideal candidate would be a commutable distance from our Windsor Locks, CT site. This position will be considered a hybrid schedule reporting on-site as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide cradle-to-grave contract management for assigned contracts. 
• Review all customer requests for proposals and information ensuring coordination with the program/proposal team.  Participate in the proposal process as Contracts lead.
• Review and/or draft proposed contract terms & conditions, identifying contractual and business risks, provide contract leadership for customer fact-finds and business negotiations.
• Ensure proper internal flow down of contractual obligations and requirements.
• Track incoming changes from customer, maintain change ledger, and drive change assertion process (via CRB, CCB, etc.) through closure.
• Understand and support internal financial goals (milestones, progress payments, payment terms, schedule flexibility, cash collection, etc.).
• Protect Collins Intellectual Property interest through appropriate contract terms & conditions and Non-Disclosure Agreements as appropriate.
• Work with International Trade Compliance (ITC) personnel to ensure compliance with all import/export regulations.
• Coordinate customer hardware demand, including input demand changes within SAP.
• Generate CRM, production, follow on, development, new business and change Proposals (including TINA).
• Conduct Contract/PO Closeouts.
• Support Continuous improvements initiatives (ACE). 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in US Government (indirect or direct) contracting, ideally in aerospace and/or defense systems is a plus.

• US Government Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) experience

• SAP working knowledge

• FAR/DFAR working knowledge (FAR 12 and FAR 15)

• Contract proposal creation/execution

• Contract negotiation and award experience

• Ability to provide contractual guidance

• Capable of executing in a fast-paced, high impact/visible environment

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. 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!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

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