Contracts Specialist - Special Missions

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JOB SUMMARY:

Vet, draft, negotiate and monitor Special Mission aircraft and service sales contract activities for Textron Aviation domestic and international. Responsible for contract processing procedures and activities, reviews standard and non-standard contract requests and proposals, and serves in a liaison capacity across departments. Works closely with the customer, sales team, and Program Management to ensure effective working relationships and resolution of contract issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works directly with Sales Team to create aircraft Purchase Agreements and related documents.
• Works with Program Management to ensure that the aircraft contractual obligations can be met.
• Reviews complex customer solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit objectives and procedures.
• Responsible for mitigating company risk and compliance in the face of new and pre-existing laws.
• Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work.
• Manages contract change control process.
• Supports the development of negotiation strategies that lead to contract signature or contract award in a timely manner and with the least amount of risk as possible.
• Focal point for all communication with legal, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
• Assists in new business pursuit and associated contracting strategy.
• Has a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
• May mentor and train less experienced professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required
• Advanced degree, such as law degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years contracts or related experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish fluency oral and written preferred
• Strong to excellent analytical skills with the ability to effectively articulate analyses.
• Outstanding customer service skills to respond with accurate information in a timely manner to both internal/external customers
• Excellent negotiation skills for both internal and external customer dialogue
• Ability to work both independently and within groups
• Good presentation, leadership and team-building skills
• Professional demeanor and the ability to work with customers and interdepartmental personnel, including senior management

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company Textron Aviation

Primary Location US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field Legal

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 05/04/2023, 8:53:51 AM