Associate Contracts Administrator (entry-level) - Commercial Aerospace

Position Summary

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.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls.

We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We've broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead we're further improving flight control actuation for traditionaland advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Position Summary

The Associate Contracts Administrator drives accurate, timely order management and data entry to ensure on-time fulfillment to commercial aerospace customer contract dates. Owns end-to-end order lifecycle activities including significant order entry, schedule changes, portal management, demand planning inputs for S&OP, customer communications, and PO/contract validation and analysis. Supports low-complexity contract administration primarily through compliance checks, documentation, and coordination, with minimal negotiation responsibilities.

Scope and Interaction

• Critical individual contributor role reporting to the Division Contracts Director.
• Routine interaction with planning, operations, logistics, quality, finance and program management
• Direct customer contact with large Commercial OEMs focused on order status and issue resolution.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, accurate order entry and maintenance:
  • Enter and validate customer purchase orders against existing agreements (POs, BCAs, LTAs).
  • Execute schedule changes, holds/releases, and acknowledgments; maintain clean order backlog and audit trails.
  • Manage customer portals for order intake, updates, confirmations, and document retrieval.
• Execute PO/Contract validation and analysis:
  • Confirm pricing accuracy, delivery schedules, and basic terms compliance with company policy.
  • Flag discrepancies and route for internal review/escalation; maintain complete, organized contract files.
• Monitor order performance and communicate proactively:
  • Track order status, aging, and delivery commitments; provide regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Research and resolve order-related issues (e.g., repair reports, shipping documents, returns) and close the loop with customers.
• Support demand planning and S&OP inputs:
  • Prepare and maintain demand plan inputs derived from customer orders, schedules, and trends.
  • Coordinate with planning and operations to align capacity and material requirements.
• Maintain metrics and reporting:
  • Produce daily/weekly reports on order entry accuracy, cycle times, backlog health, on-time release, and exceptions.
  • Identify process gaps and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and documentation control:
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and aerospace regulations; adhere to division policies and procedures.
  • Maintain records of order changes, returns, and customer communications.
• Limited contract administration activities:
  • Support administration of low-complexity agreements through compliance checks and documentation.
  • Minimal negotiation responsibilities; when needed, perform basic price/term confirmations and route complex items to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related discipline; professional entry-level role.
• Understanding of order management processes, basic contract administration concepts, and general business operations.
• Familiarity with legal/regulatory requirements related to contract administration in aerospace/industrial settings.
• Ability to learn and apply corporate/division policies and administrative procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry and order processing; able to prioritize with general direction.
• Analytical skills to interpret POs, schedules, and reports; able to develop recommendations to resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with standard business applications and ability to learn contract/order management databases and customer portals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and customer status updates.
• Participation in professional associations (e.g., NCMA, IACCM) is preferred but not required.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation
* Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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")

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