http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/contractpricing-admin-23-city-200648051.htmWed, 25 Nov 2009 10:03:38 +0000192668As member of acquire business and program business management teams, participates in proposal development and negotiation and provides contracting expertise to develop and negotiate routine business solutions for R&D, advanced product development and new and follow-on business. Represents the company to diverse customers, including U.S. Government entities and international customers and commercial space customers. Administers contracts and agreements to ensure efficient, effective and compliant performance during the entire acquisition and product lifecycle including interpretation of contract requirements, risk management, change management, conflict resolution, delivery and payment for products and services. Establishes professional networks and customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction. Assists in the development of business unit strategy and achievement of goals. Competencies General Adaptability Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. Communication Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Contributing To Team Success Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups for achieving team goals or performing team functions; tries to provide necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. Managing Work Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Contract Formation Basic - General knowledge of contract requirements sufficient to propose, negotiate and incorporate the appropriate clauses and special provisions necessary to mitigate risk and achieve company goals and objectives. Preferred - Complete Knowledge of moderately complex contract requirements sufficient to propose, negotiate and incorporate the appropriate clauses and special provisions necessary to mitigate risk and achieve company goals and objectives. Contracting Process Basic - General knowledge of the negotiation and contracting processes. Preferred - Complete knowledge of the negotiation and contracting processes. Finance Integration Knowledge Basic - Basic knowledge of Finance disciplines and tasks performed by various Boeing Finance processes and the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products and processes are used by and affect one another. Preferred - General knowledge of Finance disciplines and tasks performed by various Boeing Finance processes and the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products and processes are used by and affect one another. Applies expertise to a wide range of business objectives. Government Laws/Regulations Basic - General knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation. Preferred - Complete knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation. Proposal Processes Basic - General knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. General knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). General knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process. Preferred - Complete knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. Complete knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). Complete knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process. Typical Education/Experience Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - Bachelor's and related work experience, a Master's degree and typically related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/contractpricing-admin-2-city-200643423.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:05 +0000183209As member of Defense & Government Services acquire business management team performs routine duties associated with the preparation and definition of proposal documentation of average complexity for company products and services, including strategy development, fact-finding and negotiations, and administration of the resulting contract(s) and related changes, and other agreements. Serve as liaison between the company and the customer. Formulates basic strategy, including proper identification and proposal of contract type and integrating of work statements, delivery schedules, price and payment provisions, and contract terms and conditions into program execution plans and work authorizations. Perform weighted guidelines analysis of the proposal. Participate in fact-finding, negotiation, and definition, including all aspects of the pricing to ensure consistency between the negotiated price and the documented agreement. Identify, communicate, define, negotiate, and implement changes to the contractual baseline, including constructive changes. Coordinate reviews, sign, and ensure transmittal of contract deliverables, contract data requirements, and contractual correspondence. Perform specialty assignments supporting internal or external audits and litigation activities; and administer consultant, teaming and proprietary information agreements. Act as customer focal for assigned contracts. Competencies   General Technical  Analytical Skills Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.  Contract Formation General knowledge of contract requirements sufficient to propose, negotiate and incorporate the appropriate clauses and special provisions necessary to mitigate risk and achieve company goals and objectives.  Contract Management Systems General knowledge of manual and/or electronic contract management systems that are used to guide and monitor activity related to contracts and other agreements (e.g., pro forma contracts, functional processes and checklists, contract business and financial details).  Contracting Process General knowledge of the negotiation and contracting processes.  Customer Interface General ability in developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships as the officially-designated Boeing point of contact to the external customer. General ability to address customer requirements and expectations and balances those expectations against contractual rights and obligations. General ability to assist with interface between customer and internal functions to ensure responsiveness in fulfilling customer requests for action, information and general contract compliance.  Finance Integration Knowledge Basic knowledge of Finance disciplines and tasks performed by various Boeing Finance processes and the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products and processes are used by and affect one another.  Government Laws/Regulations General knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation.  Intellectual Property General understanding of intellectual property interests, and the ability to recognize and/or exploit the value of intellectual property as part of business transactions.  Proposal Processes General knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. General knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). General knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process. Typical Education/Experience   Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/project-controller-sap-primavera-stevenage-200634580.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:13 +0000193324Project Controller As part of a multidisciplinary team, the project controller is responsible for pro-actively contributing to the economic success of a major spacecraft project. Tasks include the project schedule and financial planning and monitoring. The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of the interaction between schedule, cost, risk and quality. An understanding of the factors influencing liquidity (Cash, Working Capital), Sales, Gross margin is essential. Monthly activities include updating Primavera P6 schedules and resource requirements, establishing the cost base for the project. Actively proposing ways to improve the projects' schedule and finances is a vital part of the job as is also providing the monthly reports to management. The controller must always be aware of the financial / schedule state of the project Education Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance Controlling A partially technical background is also desirable Skills Ability to rapidly assimilate information A good level of MS Office skills mandatory Primavera P6 Management Software knowledge / experience definitely advantageous SAP Experience / Knowledge desirable French / German / Spanish skills advantageous The ability to generally understand technical issues The successful candidate will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment. Mylen Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in Aerospace, Automotive, Aviation, Design, Mechanical, Electronic, Production, IT and Software, Engineering. By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act. In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. We will require a current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process