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Job Description:
Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.
A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than six fold order book increase since 2000.
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Manager, Contract Administration to join our team based in Grand Prairie, TX.
This position will Manage all aspects of Contract Administration for assigned contracts working closely with the Program Office and Sales team. Responsible for terms and conditions review and analysis, contract drafting, support to negotiations, review and response to Requests for Proposals, defining and initiating estimate requests, review and approval of the Cost of Sales Analysis (CSA) and final preparation of binding Purchase Agreements.
Your working environment:A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.
Your challenges:Contract Management: 40
Balance multiple contracts and ensure contractual obligations and financial reporting requirements are satisfied
Generate and maintain contract documentation and acquire approvals as required
Ensure the program teams are aware of contract requirements from program startup through execution
Provide support and assistance to Program Managers in achieving financial and performance goals and objectives
Ensure any changes to requirements, scope or schedule are addressed with Program Management and the customer and detailed appropriately through contract amendments
Support customer aircraft deliveries, to include preparation of contractual delivery documentation and working with financial institutions for payment
Develop, maintain, and improve contract database, reporting and metrics
Contract Negotiations: 30
Review and mark-up of terms and conditions
Independently prepare, review and modify contractual documents including Purchase Agreements, Contract Amendments, Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), etc.
Provide support to the Director, Commercial Offers and Contracts to interpret terms and conditions and contractual requirements as needed. (e.g. FAR’s, DFARS & other regulations)
Lead contract negotiations achieving reasonable and equitable cost and profit objectives
Offers and Proposal Development: 30
Prepare requests for price estimates for development of CSA
Perform risk assessment of price estimates and contract terms and conditions and develop strategies to minimize potential financial and contractual risks to the business
Present financial impact and contract terms to executive management for review and approval as required
Ensure Sales team has up-to-date airframe pricing and approved configurations
Provide oversight and input to the preparation of responses to formal solicitations (e. g. Sources Sought, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) as well as informal solicitations (e.g. quote requests, unsolicited proposals, etc.)
Develop themes and strategies to improve competitive position
Review offer/proposal submission for executive management consideration and approval
Additional Responsibilities:
Import & export aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration
Support and register aircraft on the International Registry
Support Finance with monthly financial reporting as required
Assist Director in the management and administration of department activities
Serve as backup to Director for the Contract Administration Department when Director is unavailable.
Your boarding pass:Education:
Required:
Preferred:
Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Experience in aviation/aerospace
Familiarity with DoD/Federal/State/Local Government Acquisition processes
Advanced training in finance, marketing, product analysis and helicopter applications
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required:
Detailed knowledge of, and experience with, commercial contracting requirements
Must be capable of managing multiple simultaneous tasks with potentially overlapping priorities
Strong analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic and highly team-oriented
Ability to think strategically and independently
Ability to perform under pressure and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work effectively with customer and cross functional team members
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
Required:
Preferred:
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Required:
Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Travel Required:
Required:
Preferred:
Citizenship:
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
or be eligible to secure a DSP-5 License
Clearance:
Equal Opportunity:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts ------
Job Posting End Date: 10.31.2024Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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