Contracts Manager ; Aerospace

Parker Hannifin

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.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables.

We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

CONTRACT MANAGER 2 (AEROSPACE)

JOB DESIGNATION: The Contract Manager 2 is responsible for the leadership of the contracts management function for a small Division, Site, or a major sub-team at a large Division.

Leads and manages a major contract or combination of contracts with broad scope and complexity. Leads and/or participates on a division team to develop and administer complex contracts and negotiations. May lead multi-divisional contract negotiations.

Supports the division and/or site with strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures, and by ensuring contract and regulatory compliance.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION: Typically reports into a Contracts Manager at a large, multi-site Division; into division staff or a General Manager.

Has regular interaction within team, across division functions and leadership, and with external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages and is accountable for the performance of assigned contracts and programs. Leads complex negotiations and ensures coordination within and across internal teams.
  
  May review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contractual documents, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, Purchase Orders, SOWs, and amendments/change orders.
• Provides knowledge of division systems, products, and services and understanding of division goals and strategies in developing contracts and proposals. Supports Division contracts function by effectively implementing and following through on strategic initiatives.
• Leads team in performing analysis, interpretation, investigation, and research of complex contractual information. Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and briefings on contract status, risks, and opportunities to Division Contracts Manager and program leadership.
• Evaluates the company’s contractual risk in terms of cost exposure (e.g. compensation of damages/costs associated with performance); establishes review processes to mitigate risk during contract performance. Manages contractual change control process (e.g. in accordance with the program management change control procedures).Ensures an effective flow down of contract requirements.
• May support execution of the duties associated with Export Compliance, including division- or site-wide Export Compliance Program. May support the Division's Export Administrator with daily tasks or contract-related requirements.
• Investigates and resolves…