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Contracts Associate ( Job Number: 345861 ) Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success. Description

JOB SUMMARY: Draft, negotiate, and monitor aircraft sales contract activities, domestic and international. Responsible for contract processing procedures and activities, reviews contract requests and proposals, and serves in a liaison capacity across departments. Works closely with the customer, sales team, and aircraft managers to ensure effective working relationships and resolution of contract issues. Will be responsible for contracting activities in support of the Textron Aviation Sales team. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Analyzes contract requests, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure. · Drafts and negotiates contractual instruments. · Proofread, edit, and fact-check contractual documents for accuracy and consistency. · Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams. · Ensures contract review, approval, and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines. · Prepares and administers routine correspondence, aircraft deposits, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal. · Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance. · May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends. · Performs contract closeout activities. · Manages the invoicing and receipt of the intermediary deposits, payments for reimbursement of deposits, overpayments, and commissions. · Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure. · Works with Customer Account Managers to ensure that the aircraft contractual obligations can be met. · May be required to work with customer or outside attorneys to negotiate contract terms and language. · Responsible for mitigating company risk and compliance in the face of new and pre-existing laws. · Responsible for understanding the general terms and conditions of commercial contracts · Works as a communication bridge between in-house legal counsel, and other functional departments for resolution of contract issues and disputes throughout the contract life cycle. · May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements. · Administration of domestic and international contracts from order placement through delivery. · Serve as primary interface between customers, company and applicable regulatory support departments/agencies as required to bring the contract to a successful conclusion. · Periodic travel to the facility in Independence, Kansas, may be required to support aircraft deliveries. · Performs other duties as assigned.

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