Senior Specialist, MRO Contracts

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

TechOps

02-Dec-2024

Ref #: 26855

LinkedIn Tag: LI-CM3

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Senior Specialist – MRO Contracts will be responsible for the drafting, development, review, stakeholder management, negotiation, and approval of Delta TechOps MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) services contracts including, vendor supply agreements, consignment agreements, repair and overhaul agreements, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, lease documents, and other agreements necessary to support the MRO business.

The Senior Specialist – MRO Contracts will report to the Manager – MRO Contracts and operate under the authority of the Delta Air Lines Law Department, complying with defined contract standards and coordinating with Delta's Law Department and other stakeholders to seek approval of deviations from the approved standards. This role will primarily support the Delta TechOps MRO Sales, Customer Experience, and Service Delivery groups and work directly with customers and stakeholders to develop agreements and resolve issues collaboratively.

This role requires a strong contracts background and experience with various maintenance agreements, purchase and sale agreements, consignment agreements, and the ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external attorneys, internal stakeholders and customers to develop and execute agreements.

Summary Of Responsibilities (not Comprehensive Of All Tasks)

• Develop and maintain standard agreement templates through collaboration with the Delta Law Department and with input from a variety of stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, MRO Service Delivery, Risk Management, etc.)
• Implement full contract lifecycle management methodologies to support the MRO sales organization and its Commercial Tollgate (CTG) process
• Support time-sensitive negotiations for the Agreements being contemplated and ensure timely and accurate contract development to achieve scheduled milestones
• Develop agreements with external customers and vendors to include but not limited to, airlines, leasing companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and traders.
• Ensure approval and proper execution of all contractual documents
• Maintain electronic database of all contracts, including basic management of contracts, closing checklists, and other administrative functionality within Salesforce and other enterprise tools
• Manage intercompany agreements and transactions with Delta Air Lines
• Ensure the successful management of aircraft and engine/component agreements and other transactions
  
  

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

WHY YOU’LL LOVE DELTA!

Benefits

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
  
  

What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or 7 years of industry experience required
• 3 - 5 years of contracts related experience, preferably in the aviation industry
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality deliverables with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate with Delta TechOps MRO Services executives and stakeholders as related to contract status, negotiations, or other commercial and contractual matters
• Ability to synthesize and summarize complex issues for escalation to executive leadership
• Ability to work quickly and competently to prioritize, manage, and multi-task in a fast paced working environment
• Ability to assess situational parameters and account for risk in decision-making
• Problem solving, solution minded approach to collaboration
• Proficient in use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
• Competent understanding of industry regulations as they pertain to aviation related transactions
• Demonstrates Core Values of integrity, respect and perseverance
• Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
  
  

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred Qualifications)

• Juris doctorate preferred
• MBA preferred
• Contracting, procurement, and/or customer program management experience, preferably in the aviation industry
• Experience with negotiating/implementing/managing contracts associated with aircraft component maintenance services (Power by the hour, Main Base Kit, Pooling, etc.), and/or aircraft engine services (drop-in maintenance visits, Power By Cycle Programs, etc.) a plus.
  
  

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