Senior Defense Contracts Leader

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 102,305 - 170,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Defense Systems Division in Irvine, CA, seeks a contracts professional to manage government contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with DoD and FAR regulations.

The role includes coordinating with customers and internal teams, overseeing contract lifecycle, and supporting proposals and licensing compliance. This position emphasizes formal negotiation and rigorous contract administration within a defense context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four‑year college or university or equivalent, and a minimum of 5+ years related experience.
• Experience must include managing DoD contracts and major prime contracts and operating as a lead negotiator.
• Requires experience in Military/Aerospace Industry and with FAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper compliance with all contract terms and conditions; works with customers to ensure terms are balanced and fair.
• Monitors status and delivery performance of all active contracts.
• Reviews RFP terms, conditions and SOW requirements and outgoing proposals and quotations; conducts contract negotiations.
• Serves as the principal point of contact for active assigned customer accounts.
• Maintains accurate contract files and provides guidance on contractual matters such as contract law and government procurement policies.
• Disseminates information and coordinates activities of other departments to meet contract requirements.
• Enters contracts and P.O.s into the Deltek/Costpoint order entry system.
• Assists in the preparation of teaming agreements and data exchange agreements.
• Identifies mandatory flow‑down terms and conditions for Purchasing.

Skills

Contract negotiations

DoD contracts

Military/Aerospace industry

FAR regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Defense Systems Division in Irvine, CA, seeks a contracts professional to manage government contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with DoD and FAR regulations.

The role includes coordinating with customers and internal teams, overseeing contract lifecycle, and supporting proposals and licensing compliance. This position emphasizes formal negotiation and rigorous contract administration within a defense context.