Contracts Manager

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You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing Contracts has a unique position for a Contracts Administrator to support a diverse portfolio of contracts in the High Consequence Missions (HCM) Strategic Business Unit. This role requires working in an environment that requires advanced contract negotiation skills along with an advanced level of program management acumen.

In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will need to be a strong negotiator with a demonstrated ability to deliver results. The ideal candidate will skillfully manage and be directly accountable for ensuing overall contract performance. This person must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives and must be able to interface with internal stakeholders and customer management.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to enable proper contract acquisition.

Provide support to senior management regarding contractual and business issues.

Draft, review and negotiate contracts/contract modifications to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as public law requirements.

Summarize contract issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, and formulate recommendations.

Act as the primary interface with customers during proposal phase, negotiations, and contract performance.

Negotiate sound business deals with customers and provide governance to the program team carrying out the terms and scope of the contract.

Work well as a member of the cross business team (CBT), and foster teamwork with both external and internal customers.

Handle several assignments concurrently while maintaining schedule deadlines.

Manage relationships with US Government customers.

Required Skills:

Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of Contract Management, Negotiations, or related fields.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must hold an active Top Secret clearance; active TS/SCI preferred

Must be willing to work onsite in order to perform job duties

Knowledge of, and experience with, various types of contracts (e.g. Cost Reimbursement, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.), NDA’s, SOWs, Teaming Agreements and other commercial agreements

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize actions in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers and internal partners based on understanding and trust.

Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organization skills

Demonstrated understanding of cost structures, material estimates, development costs, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions for accuracy and completeness

Understanding of competitive procurements and ability to support the development and preparation of high quality, complex proposals

Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and ability to apply them appropriately, with an understanding of standard Prime Contractor flow down provisions.

Required Education:

Must have 8+ years of applicable work experience with a BA/BS degree, or 16+ years of applicable work experience at the minimum in lieu of a BS degree can be substituted.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 
 
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
 
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
 

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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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