Contract Admin (SSO Division – Location: Irvine, CA)

Parker Hannifin•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parker Aerospace is hiring a Contract Admin for its Services & Support Operations (SSO) Division in Irvine, California. The SSO Division provides global integrated maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and support across the aircraft lifecycle. This individual-contributor role administers assigned contracts of moderate scope and complexity, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled. The role defines requirements, supports proposal development, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance, and ensures compliance. Order-management duties include order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creating demand plans as part of the Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP), customer communication, and purchase-order and contract review and analysis. The position typically reports to a Contract Manager or Lead and regularly interacts with functional and internal teams, as well as customers. It has no direct reports. The role also supports export-compliance administration or represents the site or division in implementing export-compliance actions. It is subject to U.S. export-compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements; the posting states that the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Compensation is listed at $74,105–$123,470 annually, with participation in an annual incentive program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
Two or more years of experience in contract administration or a directly related field, typically acquired through experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of contract-administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration, export control, commercial contracting, and/or government contracting, if applicable.
Thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures.
Proficiency with standard business application software and specialized in-house and customer systems.
Ability to work toward general project and team objectives.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and moderately complex contract terms and conditions, and recommend procedural changes.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to negotiate contracts to obtain favorable prices and terms for follow-on requirements.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively to team members, team leaders, and top management.
Must be a U.S. Citizen; the position is subject to U.S. export-compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Contract-management certification, such as from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or the International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM).

Responsibilities

Administer moderately complex contracts, analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase-order requirements, including orders under Basic Contract Agreements and Long-Term Agreements.
Assess delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions, and other contract provisions.
Determine technically and commercially compliant proposal packages in response to contract or customer requirements.
Evaluate performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimated material, equipment, and labor costs.
Initiate bid processes and coordinate input from other functions on performance requirements, schedules, and cost estimates.
Develop responses to moderately complex requests for proposal by reviewing bid procedures and requirements and preparing appropriate responses.
Prepare and submit proposals.
Negotiate contracts of moderate scope and complexity in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies, including price, terms, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility.
Ensure contract provisions are clear and consistent with company policy.
Investigate and resolve claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information.
Coordinate with relevant functions on technical or quality issues, data requirements, and other business matters.
Monitor contract financial performance and delivery status and determine whether amendments or extensions are needed.
Determine whether customer-directed changes are outside the scope of the contract.
Serve as the customer point of contact for assigned contracts and participate in customer presentations.
Support export-compliance administration or represent the site or division in implementing export-compliance actions.
Maintain current professional and technical knowledge and potentially participate in relevant professional associations.
Comply with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensure adherence to requirements and advise management on needed actions.
Use lean principles to develop and implement standard work.
Perform order-management activities, including order entry, schedule changes, portal management, demand-plan creation for S&OP, customer communication, and PO/contract review and analysis.

Benefits

Participation in an annual incentive program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance at no cost.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.