Contracts Manager

Position Summary

Location: Parker Meggitt

• Fluid Systems Division

• 12838 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

ABOUT PARKER MEGGITT AEROSPACE GROUP

• We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

• Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.

• We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description.

• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division

• North Hollywood, California site was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999. In 2019 the facility was designated as Meggitt's Machining Center of Excellence with state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.

• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division

• North Hollywood, California manufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world-class manufacturing and testing facility. The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment. We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate the high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of modern aircraft systems. With our in-house design and development capabilities and with our growing product portfolio we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines and airframes.

• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division

• North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control lines include fuel, mixing, and starter valves, air-oil separators, and solenoid valves, used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel and bleed-air control valves and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This Contract Management position will work closely with all functional teams at the operational site level.

• This position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the order management, contracts management, proposal management, and contracts administration team. It will also interact with multiple business units, sales strategy and marketing, and group legal and trade compliance teams.

• Maintains and owns the Customer/ Program relationship from Receipt of Contract through Production.

• Individual will proactively lead the customer relationship from sales through final billings and works to manage follow on contracts.

• Provides direction, common tools and processes to satisfy internal and external customers in alignment with Meggitt objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the focal point for all contractual activities for the site, including support for existing business and new development / integrated product development teams.

• Work closely with the Director of Program Management to recognize and assert changes in scope and constructive changes that are not covered by the contract.

• Manage and submit requests for equitable adjustments to the customer within the appropriate time limits.

• Develop Program Plan(s) and program schedule to support business operations

• Maintains close surveillance over the contracts department related to workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance, and utilization of personnel and equipment.

• Ensure that compliance with SOX, DFAR, FAR, and ITAR regulations are being met on all programs

• Maintains conformance to budgetary limitations in all subordinate departments

• Ensure compliance with all US Government contract reporting requirements.

• Must be capable of assessing risk when making decisions concerning processing components

• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines and forecasts that meet the program, contract, and company requirements

• Lead Contracts Baseline Change Management Process & implementation across IPTs

• Perform contract/subcontract review, negotiations, and interface with customer/vendor contracting personnel

• Assist with cost proposals to address Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.

• Review all contract/subcontract modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance, and accuracy

• Manage performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts

• Notify management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company

• Participate in customer business management reviews, focusing on contractual issues

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure compliance with customer requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required

Experience:

• Min 8+ years of experience working with increasingly progressive levels of responsibility in contracts within the aerospace industry.

• Related contracting courses in government, commercial and international contracting, trade compliance, leadership, management, and program management desired

Travel requirement: 10% annual.

Skills:

• Experience working in a cross functional business environment with a high level of coordination across multiple functions.

• Skilled at negotiation of terms and conditions, pricing, agreements and proposals for a designer/manufacturer of complex components, subsystems and systems.

• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contract terms and conditions ensuring adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

• Experience negotiating intellectual property rights and nondisclosure agreements.

• Pricing experience desired with working knowledge of financial concepts, including price

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Competencies

• Parker Meggitt Core Competencies (Select the 4 most relevant core competencies below):
• Decision quality

• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

• Collaborates

• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Ensures accountability

• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Situational adaptability

• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Parker Meggitt Leadership Competencies

• Manages complexity

• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

• Demonstrates self-awareness

• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

Other Competencies

• Business insight

• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals

• Manages conflict

• Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

• Manages ambiguity

• Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

• Persuades

• Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range:$113-$198K plus 15% STIP

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.

• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.

• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.

• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program

• Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)

• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): 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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. ("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

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.