Senior Contracts Manager

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Senior Contracts Manager

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Program Management
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 9, 2025
Job ID : 59435


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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.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.



In this role, you will lead the Division Contracts Team, mange contracts with broad scope and significant complexity for Parker Aerospace Group’s Fluid Systems Division.

With annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, and sites in Southern California, New York, Ohio, and Mexico, Fluid Systems Division is the premier global leader providing fluid management and electronic control systems to the aerospace market.



Essential Functions:

Reporting to Division Staff and a member of the extended leadership team, the Senior Contracts Manager:

+ Leads, develops, and oversees the contract management team and function for Fluid Systems Division.



+ Manages and is accountable for the performance of military and commercial contracts for all Divisional programs.

Leads complex negotiations with major impact to division business outcomes.

May lead multi-divisional contract negotiations.



+ Contributes to meeting business objectives and participates in strategic planning at the Division level.

Exhibits understanding of division goals and strategies and applies them to contract management practices.

Participates on the Group Contracts Management Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies.



+ May research, develop, and manage activities related to international business development activities (e.g. contract terms for use with non-U.S. customers and suppliers; international letters of credit).

Supports low cost strategies and opportunities associated with international supplier and offset strategies and assisting with negotiations.

Recommends general and specific courses of action

+ Provides expert advice and interpretation of legal contract and subcontract terms and conditions to minimize or reduce risk and potential liabilities.

Analyzes, defines, and estimates the potential impact of contract liability and works with and across divisions to determine negotiation strategy and workable alternatives.



+ Plans, develops, recommends, and implements training, procedures, and systems to be used for contract review across the Division.

Participates in high-risk or complex areas such as multi-division contracts, major sub-contracts, joint ventures, and/or systems contracts.

Establishes criteria and process for the review of contract exceptions.



+ Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports.

Develops and mentors others.

Champions professional certification and career development for the Group contracts administration/management community.



+ Manages the contract management budget for Division.

Oversees and approves task planning on large contracts or programs; approves resource requirements and effort estimates.

Provides risk management techniques and analysis and implement a division change management process.

Leads the development of a consistent, effective process for contractual flowdown requirements.



+ Responsible for Division implementation of and compliance with Parker export compliance policies and procedures.

Provides cohesive leadership in export compliance for the division.



+ Investigates and resolves compliance problems and responds to questions from internal or customer sources and government regulatory agencies.

Prepares letters on behalf of Group/Division positions.



+ Coordinates training and business meetings to facilitate the exchange of information on contract review.

Develops and implements programs to increase cross-functional knowledge and awareness of contracting requirements and policies as needed.



+ Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives, as well as customers and government agency officials.

Analyzes problem/opportunity areas, structures data-gathering and evaluation of internal processes, and coordinates responses.



Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree and JD degree are required.

Contracts management certification preferred.



+ 10 or more years of related experience, including 5 years in a leadership role of similar responsibility and scope.

Demonstrated leadership of multiple contracts of significant complexity and scope.



+ Thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract management processes and all contract types.

Advanced knowledge of regulations and laws applicable to contracts.

May require advanced knowledge of US export compliance rules and regulations and be designated as an Empowered Official

+ Able to lead on-going process improvements; able to oversee/conduct training and rollout efforts to institutionalize process improvements.



+ Proficiency in Contract Management concepts, tools, techniques, and risk management.

Strong negotiation skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles behind high-risk terms.



+ Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with the contract customers and internal teams.



+ Has detailed knowledge of the product lines and marketplace associated with the fielded products.

Has in-depth knowledge of applied technology, associated tools and processes on the contracts.



+ Demonstrated knowledge and use of business concepts and accounting principles associated with the contract cost and budgetary planning/control.

Solid understanding of estimation methods, critical path analysis, and earned value techniques.



+ Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision.

Able to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other teams.

Able to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation.



***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.





Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $138150 to $241850 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.



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 accord with U.S. import & 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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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