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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business, located in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The Weapon Systems business specializes in both space and missile technologies programs, including space exploration.  Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! 

Job Description:
The Senior Contracts Specialist shall proactively provide support to the Weapon Systems Business Unit in administering Government contracts as both a Prime contractor and a subcontractor. Under the direction of leadership, the successful candidate will support all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closure. In performing this role, the Contracts Specialist will:

• Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions and coordinate with their supervisor.
• Participate in bid/no bid decisions and proposal review meetings.
• Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact-finding, participate in DCMA and DCAA audits, and conduct negotiations as a key member of the program team.
• Proactively administer a variety of Government contract structures, including cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, award fee, IDIQ, etc., and any modifications thereto. Prepare and coordinate business correspondence with both internal and external stakeholders, generate required contract-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company.
• Remain actively engaged with (and serve as an integral member of) designated program teams and develop strong interfaces with leadership located throughout Textron Systems in other functional areas.
• Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance (contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments), and report potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on contractual performance.
• Identify and administer contract changes, and coordinate resolution of contract issues with your supervisors.
• Actively manage and administer the closeout of completed contracts.
• Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
• Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance (such as, identifying to Legal non-standard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions) prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.
• Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.

About This Role

The Manager Finance conducts analysis, maintains forecasts, and provides EACs for various programs. Without appreciable direction, the Manager Finance will lead individual contributors to prepare monthly budgets, cost projections, and sales and profit estimates, in addition to various Earned Value reports. Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and will be an integral part of the program team. The position will be a resource to others within the group and will ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives. This position will have external customer interaction and direct reports.

Responsibilities

·       Serve as finance lead for one of our most significant program areas

• Allocate resources and delegate work to ensure timely completion of standard financial reports: orders, sales, cost, profit and cash flow forecasts, Monthly Program Status Reports, Earned Value reports
• Mentor and train junior staff to ensure robust Program Finance talent pipeline
• Direct staff to establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (Deltek Cobra) 

·       Interface with government auditing agencies, as requested by senior management

·       Work directly with external customers as the Textron finance POC for customer program offices and/or subcontract management teams

·       Interface with Textron Systems leadership, customer leadership teams, and government agencies, such as DCMA/DCAA

·       Provide inputs for assigned program area to support preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, Strategic Business Review, and other annual planning processes

·       Manage 2-3 direct reports

Primary Purpose:

Provides technical factory service support of Lycoming's products to OEM, distributors, and individual customers through effective communications and field visits. Ensures that feedback of service issues reaches the appropriate personnel for effective problem resolution. Maintains familiarity with all engine systems and models. Provides documentation to support service experience through the SIR system. Coordinates service issues with the warranty function as necessary. Recommends changes in procedures, design, equipment or suppliers based on analysis of information received through contact with customers.

Responsibilities:

·         Provide technical guidance and solutions to customer’s technical needs

·         Interfaces with Account Managers, Product Managers and Sales

·         Responsible for coordinating all company resources (COE, Product Engineering, Product line) in order to conduct Applications Project(s)

·         Supports Sales in the identification of Customer requirements, specifications and preferences

·         Develops product solutions (Product & Use recommendations) for Customer Specific Applications

·         May create new Product proposals for Customer Specific Applications using company’s established features and processes

·         Conducts existing Products modifications in order to fit with Customer specific applications

·         Manages VA/VE initiatives (Tear Down, Line Review) as assigned

·         Develops and maintains a good customer rapport and a positive image through the Customer contacts

·         Participates in training and technical sessions

·         Completes and submits on a timely basis all required internal information, reports and documents

·         Operates within the boundaries of the Textron Business Conduct Guidelines

·         May publish papers on finding and development

• Performs other duties as assigned 
  
  

 About This Role

Textron Systems’ Slidell, LA office is seeking an organized, action-oriented, and personable Staff Assistant to join our team. This role will support the Land domain, providing daily administrative support and assisting the team in a variety of activities including:

• Working with senior management in coordinating daily activities, team communications, program meetings and other functionally specific initiatives
• Providing administrative support including meeting management, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense report management, maintaining office equipment and supplies, mail distribution, and other critical daily functions to support the business
• Utilizing various systems and tools to support project activities such as meeting set ups, status updates, and monitoring of program performance
• Supporting new and existing employees with IT requests, facilities issues, keys, and office space requirements
• Supporting business development efforts with customer support requests as needed and support the development of any needed customer, and other briefings
• Providing follow-up on written correspondence and telephone inquiries
• Serving as a helpful resource to others within the work group / department and others across the organization as needed
• Collaborate with fellow administrative support to have cross-system consistency
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings to include setting up conference rooms, documenting notes and coordinating follow-up actions.