Contracts Manager

Overview

Parker Aerospace develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our team members bring deep engineering expertise and a breadth of differentiated technologies to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. The organization seeks to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow and offers opportunities for professional and personal development.

The Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division aims 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 expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control—along with enterprise excellence—we strive to exceed customer expectations and achieve business objectives.

Position Summary:

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 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 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 the functional team and direct reports. Develops and mentors others. Champions professional certification and career development for the group contracts administration/management community.
• May execute 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 related discipline. Contracts management certification preferred. Advanced degree (MS/MBA/JD) may be preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience, including 2 years in a project lead role. Demonstrated experience with multiple contracts of varying complexity and scope.
• Contract management certification required. Program Management certification or other certifications may be appropriate to the job function.
• Ability to facilitate…