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Contract Specialist - Fluid Systems Division

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States

Job Family : Program Management

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jun 28, 2024

Job ID : 50162

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Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. The company supports the world’s aircraft manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success that results from that growth.

SUMMARY

As a Contract Admin Specialist, you'll oversee a diverse array of high-value contracts, meticulously managing the entire order lifecycle. From defining requirements and generating detailed proposals to negotiating pricing and terms, you'll ensure that every order aligns perfectly with contractual obligations and customer expectations.

Your role will involve close monitoring of contract performance, addressing complex issues promptly, and ensuring compliance with all contract requirements. You'll be instrumental in determining customer needs for new products and systems.

Your keen analytical skills will be essential as you evaluate the validity of customer claims, develop robust assertions, and provide strategic support to our programs. Conducting thorough risk management reviews, you'll make informed recommendations to mitigate potential risks efficiently and cost-effectively.

Working together with the Project Manager, you'll manage the change control process, ensuring that all order modifications are handled smoothly and effectively. Your leadership in order management will be critical to the success of our projects and programs, driving efficiency and excellence in every contract we fulfill.

If you're ready to apply your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to join our team and play a key role in our order management success.

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.

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 througheight 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.

· 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.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

· We believe in the importance of work life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

· Interested in furthering your education? We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year as well as education benefits.

· Work hard, play hard! We enjoy celebrating our employees for all that they do. You can look forward to various social committee activities throughout the year including an End-of-Year BBQ, Halloween Contest, Holiday Party, etc.

· We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays - enjoy time off with family and friends during the company-wide holiday shut down at the end of the year.

· Stay healthy with wellness! Earn rewards for participating in health and emotional wellbeing challenges and receive an annual biometric screening.

· Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

· 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% RIA match (overall 8% company match)!

· Competitive annual bonus incentive plan.

· Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care.

· Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

· Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.We aim to offer a base pay that aligns with the midpoint of our salary range.Pay Range: $90,043 - $150,255.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“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 toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)

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.