Aerospace Contract Specialist (SSO Division - Irvine, CA)
Apply NowCompany: Parker Hannifin
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Services & Support Operations Division
The Services and Support Operations (SSO) is a global leader of integrated MRO services and support. We are renowned for our exceptional customer service and expertise at every stage of the aircraft lifecycle, providing innovative OEM-quality service solutions across a comprehensive portfolio. We are proud to serve airlines/ business jet operators, the military, airframe/ engine manufacturers, as well as independent service centers. With our extensive network of service teams worldwide, MRO facilities, proprietary predictive modeling, and advanced systems, we offer 24/7 operational and technical support wherever it's needed.
Contract Admin Specialist (SSO Division - Irvine, CA)
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
Administers assigned contracts of broad scope and high complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance, and ensures compliance with contract requirements.
Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments.
Key contributor to new contracting opportunities including creating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's) and supports bid/no-bid decision making. Receives, analyzes and responds to complex issues including the validity of customer claims and development of Parker assertions.
Responsible for the direction and oversight of major and/or multiple customer accounts. Interprets customer requests, monitors performance and delivery, investigates complaints, generates proposals, negotiates pricing, and ensures compliance with contracts and agreements.
Provides support to assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews and makes recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential risks. Manages the change control process with the Program Manager and provides contractual leadership to projects and programs.
Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creation of Demand Plan as part of Sales and Operating Plan (S&OP), customer communication, and PO/Contract review and analysis.
SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:
Has Direct Reports X _ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Individual contributor role reporting to a Contracts Manager or lead role. Has frequent interaction with program and functional managers, internal teams, and customers or suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Administers highly competitive, major contract requirements by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Maintains contract files and maintains records of contract change activity.
Determines technically and commercially compliant complex proposal packages for major customers in response to customer or contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops complex responses to requests for proposal (RFP) by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals.
Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within a broad scope of responsibility. Negotiates contract change proposals; statuses progress of contract performance obligations and reports to customer as needed. Makes proactive recommendations for contract changes for programs or projects of high scope and complexity. Focuses attention and activity on contract risk. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.
Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable.
Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope.
Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations.
Applies and may lead initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with corporate and customer involvement.
Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g. National Contract Management Association (NCMA); the International Association of Commercial Contract Management).
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; establishes processes for adherence to requirements and implements appropriate actions.
Acts as consultant to management on major contractual matters by performing analysis, interpretation of data, and incorporation of decision making.
Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. May serve as a functional expert.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification required (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM)) unless JD or MBA.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related experience of increasing responsibility.
Understands and has demonstrated proficiency as a subject matter expert throughout the Contract Management lifecycle. Ability to negotiate effectively on comprehensive proposal with major business impact.
Ability to effectively review and negotiate terms and conditions include USG FAR/DFAR flow downs.
Experience with USG contracting processes and regulations including but not limited to certified cost and pricing data, CAS coverage, subcontracting plans.
Experience managing full contract lifecycle from RFP receipt to contract closeout.
Proficient with proposal development and contract negotiation.
Continuing education / training from a professional organization in export control (e.g., Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI).
Advanced knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and government procurement, if applicable.
Maintains thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures.
Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and contracts and recommend changes to procedures.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries of complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to varied audiences including customers and top management.
The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is \$93,195 - 155,514, based on experience.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Health and Wellbeing:
Financial Security and Growth:
Time Away & Work-life Balance:
Career Advancement and Education:
Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Services & Support Operations Division
The Services and Support Operations (SSO) is a global leader of integrated MRO services and support. We are renowned for our exceptional customer service and expertise at every stage of the aircraft lifecycle, providing innovative OEM-quality service solutions across a comprehensive portfolio. We are proud to serve airlines/ business jet operators, the military, airframe/ engine manufacturers, as well as independent service centers. With our extensive network of service teams worldwide, MRO facilities, proprietary predictive modeling, and advanced systems, we offer 24/7 operational and technical support wherever it's needed.
Contract Admin Specialist (SSO Division - Irvine, CA)
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
Administers assigned contracts of broad scope and high complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance, and ensures compliance with contract requirements.
Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments.
Key contributor to new contracting opportunities including creating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's) and supports bid/no-bid decision making. Receives, analyzes and responds to complex issues including the validity of customer claims and development of Parker assertions.
Responsible for the direction and oversight of major and/or multiple customer accounts. Interprets customer requests, monitors performance and delivery, investigates complaints, generates proposals, negotiates pricing, and ensures compliance with contracts and agreements.
Provides support to assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews and makes recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential risks. Manages the change control process with the Program Manager and provides contractual leadership to projects and programs.
Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creation of Demand Plan as part of Sales and Operating Plan (S&OP), customer communication, and PO/Contract review and analysis.
SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:
Has Direct Reports X _ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Individual contributor role reporting to a Contracts Manager or lead role. Has frequent interaction with program and functional managers, internal teams, and customers or suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Administers highly competitive, major contract requirements by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Maintains contract files and maintains records of contract change activity.
Determines technically and commercially compliant complex proposal packages for major customers in response to customer or contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops complex responses to requests for proposal (RFP) by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals.
Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within a broad scope of responsibility. Negotiates contract change proposals; statuses progress of contract performance obligations and reports to customer as needed. Makes proactive recommendations for contract changes for programs or projects of high scope and complexity. Focuses attention and activity on contract risk. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.
Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable.
Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope.
Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations.
Applies and may lead initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with corporate and customer involvement.
Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g. National Contract Management Association (NCMA); the International Association of Commercial Contract Management).
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; establishes processes for adherence to requirements and implements appropriate actions.
Acts as consultant to management on major contractual matters by performing analysis, interpretation of data, and incorporation of decision making.
Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. May serve as a functional expert.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification required (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM)) unless JD or MBA.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related experience of increasing responsibility.
Understands and has demonstrated proficiency as a subject matter expert throughout the Contract Management lifecycle. Ability to negotiate effectively on comprehensive proposal with major business impact.
Ability to effectively review and negotiate terms and conditions include USG FAR/DFAR flow downs.
Experience with USG contracting processes and regulations including but not limited to certified cost and pricing data, CAS coverage, subcontracting plans.
Experience managing full contract lifecycle from RFP receipt to contract closeout.
Proficient with proposal development and contract negotiation.
Continuing education / training from a professional organization in export control (e.g., Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI).
Advanced knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and government procurement, if applicable.
Maintains thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures.
Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and contracts and recommend changes to procedures.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries of complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to varied audiences including customers and top management.
The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is \$93,195 - 155,514, based on experience.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Health and Wellbeing:
- Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
- Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
- Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
- Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.
Financial Security and Growth:
- Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
- 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match.
Time Away & Work-life Balance:
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- 13 paid holidays
- Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
- Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
- We believe in the importance of work life integration and support a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS)
Career Advancement and Education:
- Career development opportunities with up to \$10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
- Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):
- Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
- The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.
- Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to \$4,000).
- Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
- Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
- Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
- Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).
- This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.