Contracts Mgr II

Parker Hannifin•Milwaukie, OR

11h

About The Position

The Contracts Manager II leads the contracts management function for a division site or a major sub-team at a large division. The role manages major contracts or a combination of complex contracts and leads or participates in divisional teams developing and administering contracts and negotiations, potentially including multi-divisional negotiations. It supports division and site strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures while ensuring contract and regulatory compliance. The position is based at Parker Meggitt’s Milwaukie, Oregon site within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division. It supports aerospace and related markets and works with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and government representatives. The role may also include Export Compliance responsibilities, international business development activities, and support for supplier and offset strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of related experience, including 4 years in a leadership and/or project lead role.
Demonstrated leadership of multiple contracts of varying complexity and scope.
Contract management certification is required.
Prior training and experience in leadership concepts and management principles.
In-depth knowledge of contract management processes and contract types.
Strong knowledge of regulations and laws applicable to contracts.
Proficiency in contract management concepts, tools, techniques, and risk management.
Strong negotiation skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles and the ability to identify high-risk terms and understand the impact of key terms to flow-down requirements.
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with contract customers, end-use customers, and suppliers.
Detailed knowledge of product lines and marketplaces associated with fielded products.
In-depth knowledge of applied technology and processes on assigned contracts and programs.
Demonstrated use of business concepts and accounting principles for project cost and budget planning and control.
Thorough understanding of relationships between product, program, and operational information related to contracting.
Solid understanding of estimation methods, critical path analysis, and earned value techniques.
Ability to communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and technical information clearly and precisely.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other teams.
Ability to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation.
Proficiency with current information technology, systems, and business applications related to contracting and customer/supplier interfaces, including standard software, project management tools, and database analysis tools.
Ability to identify and address critical issues on programs and contracts and lead teams in developing performance-improvement action plans.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or JD).
Program Management certification or other certifications appropriate to the job function.
In-depth knowledge of a broad range of export regulatory requirements and certification as an ECoP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage and be accountable for the performance of assigned contracts and programs.
Lead complex negotiations and coordinate work within and across internal teams, including potentially multi-divisional negotiations.
Apply knowledge of division systems, products, services, goals, and strategies to develop contracts and proposals.
Support the division contracts function by implementing and following through on strategic initiatives.
Lead analysis, interpretation, investigation, and research of complex contractual information.
Advise teams and leadership on contract interpretation and develop solutions and formal recommendations.
Evaluate contractual cost exposure and establish review processes to mitigate risk during contract performance.
Manage contractual change control in accordance with program management procedures.
Ensure effective flow-down of contract requirements.
Oversee and approve task planning on multiple contracts and approve resource requirements and effort estimates.
Apply program financial reporting methods.
Set direction for the functional team and direct reports; develop and mentor others.
Champion professional certification and career development for the contracts administration and management community.
As applicable, execute Export Compliance duties, potentially serving as the Division's Export Administrator.
Investigate and resolve compliance problems and respond to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies.
Prepare responses on behalf of Group or Division positions when needed.
Maintain and coordinate contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, customers, and government agency officials.
Analyze problem and opportunity areas, structure data gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinate responses.
As applicable, research, develop, and manage international business development activities, including international contract terms and letters of credit.
Support low-cost strategies and opportunities involving international suppliers and offset strategies, including assisting with negotiations.
Develop recommendations for general and specific courses of action.
Coordinate training and business meetings to facilitate information exchange on contract review.
Develop and implement programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
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.
Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.