Contracts Admin - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,105 - 123,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Career development

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a contracts administrator to manage moderate-scope agreements from quote to fulfillment. You will define requirements, prepare input for proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and monitor performance.

As an individual contributor reporting to a Contract Manager, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams, handle customer communications, and ensure compliance with export controls and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 2+ years in contract administration or related role.
• Knowledge of contract administration, export controls, and government contracting.
• Proficient with standard business applications and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Administers contracts of moderate scope and complexity, ensuring performance to delivery schedules and terms.
• Determines compliant proposal packages and evaluates delivery schedules and costs.
• Initiates bid processes, coordinates inputs, and prepares responses to RFPs.
• Negotiates contracts within policy, ensuring clarity of provisions.
• Resolves inquiries and coordinates with functions on technical and quality issues.
• Monitors financial performance and addresses contract amendments or scope changes.
• Acts as customer point of contact and participates in customer presentations.
• Supports export compliance and adheres to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Export control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

NCMA/IACCM certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

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.

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position‑control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly‑by‑wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Summary

Administers assigned contracts of moderate scope and complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance and ensures compliance with contract requirements.

Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Moderate order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creation of Demand Plan as part of Sales and Operation Plan (S&OP), customer communication and PO/Contract review and analysis.

Individual contributor role typically reporting to a Contract Manager or Lead position. Has regular interaction with functional team members and related internal teams. Has direct contact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Administers moderately complex contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long‑Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions.
• Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of moderate scope and complexity in response to contract or customer requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
• Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions such as performance requirements, delivery schedules, and cost estimates. Develops responses to moderately complex requests for proposal (RFP) by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits proposals.
• Negotiates contracts of moderate scope and complexity in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.
• Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business as applicable.
• Monitors contract financial performance and delivery status and determines the need for contract amendments or extensions. Determines when customer directed changes are out‑of‑scope.
• Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations.
• Supports export compliance administration or represents the site or division for implementation of export compliance actions.
• Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g., the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or the International Association of Commercial Contract Management).
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.
• Utilizes lean principles to develop and implement standard work.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification preferred e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM).
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of experience in contract administration or a directly related field.
• 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.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures.
• Proficient in the uses of standard business applications software and specialized in‑house and customer systems.
• Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and moderately complex contract terms and conditions, and recommend changes to procedures.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer. 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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Conditions of Employment

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

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $74,105 to $123,470 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Drug Tests

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.