Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Contract Manager to join our team. This position can be based at any approved US based remote/home office. Supporting our Irvine, CA Facility. Position Overview: The Contract Manager is an integral part of the commercial team. The individual is required to lead negotiations on all aspects of contracts associated with the business. They may also occasionally lead and participate in negotiations for Aerospace Group Level, and/or FMC Division Level contracts as directed by management. In managing the assigned contracts it is expected that the Contracts Manager will successfully mitigate customer claims, submit assertions for out of scope work and customer program impacts, execute price increase entitlement, and mitigate exposure to customer claims. The role will also play a key role in supporting legacy business proposals and new business proposals to ensure favorable terms, compliance to any customer requirements, and compliant proposal submissions. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Performs contracts function as directed by site Commercial Manager (i.e. direct manager) Facilitates internal review of Agreements to ensure business terms are in accordance with Eaton approvals, limits of authority and guidelines and ensure all risks and liabilities are fully understood and mitigated. Leads the negotiations for new contracts and contract change proposals, which may on occasions include multi-site negotiations for all of Aerospace and/or FMC division, as directed by management. Manages the commercial execution of contracts, and ensures our business receives its full entitlement to pricing and other commercial benefits which includes identifying and prosecuting assertions, scope changes and pricing opportunities. This includes protecting the business from customer claims such that all claims on the business are mitigated to the best degree possible Creates tools and guides that are shared and distributed with key internal functions to ensure those responsible for executing the contract understand the ground rules in which they must operate. Interacts and leads discussions with our Corporate legal function and other subject matter experts (insurance, quality, environmental requirements etc.), for both new business in the event that customer contractual issues escalate into potential legal issues. Ensures compliance with all Government Requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations), along with working with internal FAR/DFARS experts to monitor changing regulations and how they may impact Eaton's business. Ensures compliance to data rights requirements through development of own expertise and working with Eaton's legal subject matter experts Participate in approval reviews (Gate 0/1) customer proposals for new business, including pricing, SOW verification, specification verification, terms and conditions negotiations, quality requirements and supply chain requirements. Supports review of program status as part of the Leadership approval review of programs Maintain custody of all contractual documents through Eaton's Document Library software to maintain compliance with internal contract retention requirements and ISO9000, AS9100, and FAR and DFAR requirements Leads contract Change Management process to maximize opportunity for Eaton. Maintain positive customer interactions, proactively insuring contractual compliance and performance Support Program Management and Project Engineering Team via proactive commercial management of major contracts. Ensures timely flow down of contract requirements and terms to the relevant business functions. Facilitates and support process improvements within the contract and wider organization. From time to time provide training to other functions regarding key contractual issues From time to time provide coverage and back-up support for other Commercial or Contractual responsibilities across the Aerospace business When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. Minimum two (2) years of experience working with contracts. Aerospace or Military experience is required Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. #LI-RK3 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $116,654 - $160,275 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Marketing Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Remote Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time