Contract Leader - Defense Systems Division

Position Summary

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

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.

Represents the company in the procurement, negotiation, and administration of contracts for goods or services. Ensures that contracts with customers are satisfactorily fulfilled and that favorable relationships with customers are maintained. Typical duties include providing interpretation of contract provisions, screening and processing customer inquiries to ensure proactive monitoring of work performed under the contract, preparing periodic reports, estimates of completion dates, and prompt handling of customer problems.

Responsible for the preparation and staffing of proposals, negotiation of new contracts, renegotiation of existing contracts, and for providing support to the Business Development/Marketing organization. A security clearance may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ensures proper compliance with all contract terms and conditions; works with MDSI customers to ensure that contract terms are balanced, fair, and do not place undo business risk upon the company.

* Monitors status and delivery performance of all active contracts.

* Reviews RFP terms, conditions and SOW requirements and outgoing proposals and quotations; conducts contract negotiations.

* Serves as the principal point of contact for active assigned customer accounts, and secondary point of contact on all others.

* Maintains accurate, complete and well-documented contract files; serves as a key source for advice, counsel and guidance on all contractual matters such as contract law, government procurement policies and regulations.

* Disseminates information, facilitates communication and coordinates the activities of other functional departments in meeting contract requirements; resolves conflicting schedule and / or competing resource requirements.

* Enters contracts and P.O.'s into the Deltek/Costpoint order entry system.

* Assists in the preparation of teaming agreements, Proprietary Data Exchange Agreements, etc.

* Identifies mandatory flow-down Terms and Conditions and provides this information to Purchasing.

* Develops / implements new contract management policies or procedures when such are required to ensure contract compliance and / or effective, efficient management of the company's business.

* Ensures proper and timely close-out of completed contracts.

* Ensures proper processing of all required import/export license applications and administers all issued licenses.

* Assists the department in developing systems and procedures for the management and administration of contracts.

* Participates in and coordinates resolution of inter-departmental problems and, when required, suggests new methods, procedures or tools for improved management of company business.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university or equivalent, and a minimum of 5+ years related experience.

* Experience must include managing DoD contracts and major prime contracts and operating as a lead…