Contracts Manager

Position Summary

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.

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control - coupled with enterprise excellence - we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Leads a functional team in Mentor, OH and Moncks Corner, SC locations and is responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering a variety of assigned contracts of moderate scope and complexity. Supports the sites contract management function by aligning and implementing effective goals, policies, and procedures, and by ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance.

• Manages and is accountable for the performance of assigned contracts and programs. Leads negotiations and ensures coordination within and across internal teams. May lead multi-divisional contract negotiations.
• Applies thorough knowledge of products and services and understanding of division goals and strategies in developing contracts and proposals. Supports the Division and/or site by implementing and following through on with strategic objectives and tactical goals.
• Leads and guides the team in performing analysis, interpretation, investigation, and research of critical contractual information and data. Provides guidance on contract interpretations and in developing recommendations and negotiation alternatives.
• Evaluates the company's contractual risk in terms of cost exposure (e.g. compensation of damages/costs associated with performance) on assigned contracts. Works with the team to mitigate risk during contract performance. Manages the contractual change control process in accordance with program management change control procedures.
• Oversees and approves task planning on assigned contracts. Approves resource requirements and effort estimates. Applies understanding of program financial reporting methods. Ensures an effective process to advise other teams of contractual flow down requirements.
• Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports. Develops and mentors others. Champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community.
• May execute the duties associated with Export Compliance, including division-wide Export Compliance Program. May act as Division's Export Administrator.
• Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract reviews. Develops and implements programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed.
• Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials. Analyzes problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contracts management certification preferred. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/JD) maybe preferred.
• 7 or more years of related experience, including 2 years in project lead role. Demonstrated experience with multiple contracts of varying complexity and scope.
• Requires contract management certification. May require Program Management certification or other certifications as appropriate to the job function.
• Ability to facilitate work within and across teams and varied levels of leadership and customer contacts
• Ability to quickly identify and address critical issues of complex programs and lead the team to develop action plan to improve performance.
• Broad understanding and…