Position Summary

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker’s success.

The Contract Specialist will represent the company in the procurement, negotiation, and administration of non-complex contracts for goods or services.  Ensure that contracts with customers are satisfactorily fulfilled and that favorable relationships with customer 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 report, identification of estimated completion dates, and prompt handling of customer problems.  Participate in the development of non-complex proposals, negotiation of new contracts, and renegotiation of existing contracts. Support New Business Development/Marketing function.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and administration of assigned contracts, negotiation of balanced and fair Terms & Conditions, compliance with contract requirements, and mitigation of MDSI business risk.  Perform negotiations, monitor cost and schedule status, prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC), and take action(s) to correct problem areas when identified. 

• Monitor On-time Delivery, quality, and payment status of assigned contracts.      Identify any issues and initiate corrective action(s) as appropriate.
• Review customer solicitations and provide the Director, Contracts & Pricing, Senior CA-Lead, or other designated supervision interpretation and risk assessment of the Terms & Conditions, Scope of Work, and other provisions contained therein. 
• Participate in the review of, and subsequent transmittal of approved proposals to customers. 
• Disseminate information, facilitate communication, and coordinate activities of other functional departments in meeting contract requirements.      Resolve conflicting schedules and/or competing resource requirements.
• Participate in the development of proposals and negotiation of new contracts or modifications thereto. 
• Serve as primary point of contact for all assigned contracts, and secondary point of contact on all others. 
• Maintain accurate, complete and well-organized contract files documenting all contract actions, correspondence, and problems experienced (including actions taken). 
• Identify, initiate, and document actions taken to ensure customer compliance with contractual obligations, including flow-down clauses/provisions for incorporation into Purchasing Department vendor orders.
• Assist MDSI Program Managers in managing and meeting all MDSI contractual obligations. 
• Interface with Accounting to resolve payment problems on assigned contracts. 
• Ensure timely and proper closeout of completed contracts. 
• Coordinate with the Trade Compliance Officer to process all required import/export license applications and administer all issued licenses. 
• Timely/accurate/complete data entry within CostPoint.
• With oversight, perform Program Manager functions on assigned contracts.
• Assist the department in developing systems and procedures for the management and administration of contracts. 
• Participate in “action teams” engaged in the resolution of internal problems and / or in the development of new methods, procedures, or tools for the general management of company business.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required; and 1 - 3 years related experience and/or training.

Requires experience in Military/Aerospace Industry and with FAR regulations. Experience preparing price proposals desired.  Certification a plus.  Must have experience as a lead negotiator. 

“This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements”.

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $81,226 - $131,131.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination