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Business Name: Textron Systems / New Orleans, LA & Slidell, LA
Reports to: IT Manager
Job Title: IT Business Partner
Who We Are:
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 supports Textron Systems’ New Orleans, LA and Slidell, LA locations. The Sea Systems and Land Systems business units are responsible for manufacturing many of Textron Systems’ impressive products, including the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and Ripsaw vehicles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to witness first-hand the full manufacturing lifecycle of these innovative products and directly support the technologies that make it all possible. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
Job Summary:
An IT Business Partner has full responsibilities providing Information Technology business partnership to the organization specifically for Land Systems and Sea Systems through a robust understanding of the underlying business strategies, processes, and systems. This role serves as the strategic interface between the larger IT organization and local business teams for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, vendor support and service management, risk management, and relationship management. With a focus on supporting both design engineers and manufacturing engineers as well as areas of the ISC organization, this role is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain broad visibility to what it takes to build a product from design to delivery. The high variety of the process knowledge and business acumen skills to gain coupled with the hands-on aspect of providing business partnership support makes this a great role for those who are ambitious and looking to build a strong foundation for their career. Your efforts will directly drive the business to be more innovative, effective and overall successful through continuous efforts to streamline existing processes and take advantage of new opportunities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the overall relationship with the business and engineering organization and work in partnership with key stakeholders to accomplish business and IT objectives per agreed upon strategy and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Support the business applications for design engineering, configuration management, manufacturing engineering and operations, shop floor, and warehousing.
• Work with users and stakeholders to obtain an understanding of the holistic system needs and core business requirements as it relates to IT and business strategies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new or revised technology, specifically working on capability enablement in the PLM, CAD, and ERP systems.
• Identify, articulate, and champion the strategic technology improvements that will enhance business performance and collaboratively define and align the IT capability roadmap with the business organization.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to evaluate proposals, build business cases, plan new joint initiatives, and determine how they fit into business and IT capability roadmaps and priorities.
• Support successful execution of new technology solutions and capabilities in accordance with the defined roadmap and ensure established objectives and expectations of business partners are met.
• Lead change management strategy and initiatives to minimize disruption to the business and improve end user experience as technology initiatives are executed.
• Ensure that project managers and IT staff assigned to projects are knowledgeable about the functional area, business partner(s), and their objectives.
• Proactively identify business capability and IT service gaps and contribute to improvement efforts.
• Serve as an advocate for IT within the business to ensure the organization realizes the full value of its investments and strategic initiatives and always remain secure.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and adhere to change control policies, procedures as well as any system or software development or project management lifecycle methodologies.
Who We Are
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
This position is a multi-faceted security position, responsible for Industrial Security Program in support of Department of Defense Marine and Land initiatives. The incumbent will adhere to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M, as well as program related manuals as a part of a team that oversees the day to day security operations across multiple geographically separated manufacturing sites within Louisiana.
Position Responsibilities:
• Conduct self-inspections, document control, security alarm response, and personnel/physical security
• Maintain Program DD-254s, accreditation letters, 701/702s, access lists and SOP & EAPs.
• Create and train security education programs for all program employees
• Interfaces, hosts and conducts meetings with the customer
• Interprets program requirements and applies them consistently across diverse situations
• Makes determinations with investigations, violations, and incidents
• Provides support to other business unit security programs
• On call to work off hours as required by program needs
• Maintains knowledge of the requirements supporting the development and maintenance of Risk Management Framework (RMF) environment associated with classified information systems
• Provide program management for guard force personnel and physical security team
• Responsible for the insider threat and counterintelligence programs
Who We Are
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
The Subcontract Specialist shall proactively provide subcontract administrative support to Marine & Land Systems’ (MLS) internal and external stakeholders for all subcontracts. The Subcontracts Specialist will support all aspects of subcontract management throughout the process, from pre-proposal activities through subcontract closure. The Subcontract Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and managing subcontracts for a variety of high dollar, high complexity systems, materials and services in support of all MLS services. This role will be responsible for supplier selection, negotiation and creation of subcontract and long term agreements, and management of large and complex supplier programs.
Job Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the program team on review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions.
• Assist in the review of subcontracts prior to approval to ensure all agreements are incorporated.
• Serve as primary interface with customer for funding and subcontract mods.
• Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA.
• Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact-finding and DCAA audits, and support negotiations.
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing and negotiating various long term and subcontract types and associated terms, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus (CP) using Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Definite Delivery/Definite Quantity (DDDQ) and Requirements contracts
• Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required subcontract-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete subcontract files and records for the company.
• Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance (schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments), and notify program managers or directors of potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company.
• Identify and administer subcontract changes and coordinate resolution of subcontract issues.
• Actively administer the closeout of completed subcontracts.
• Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
• Perform other subcontract-related duties as assigned.
The Principal Compliance Specialist position encompasses the requirements to ensure that procurement activity is consistently within the guidelines set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD FAR applicable government/customer regulations, processes and procedures. This position serves as a subject matter expert on all Supply Chain Management (SCM) audit and compliance matters or concerns. Coordination with internal functional management, departments, staff and external customers (both Government and applicable Customers) is a normal occurrence. This position functions as a liaison with government agencies for matters involving SCM and Procurement for all audits, data collection, reporting and process change controls involved.
In performing this role, the Senior Compliance Specialist will:
- Review, record and debrief the results of Purchase Order audits to the responsible individuals for all procurement actions performed.
- Ensure standardized procurement processes to adhere with all applicable government, customer and company processes and procedures.
- Ensure during debriefing of SCM purchase orders/subcontracts, all Recommendations, Corrective & Preventative Actions are appropriate, are implemented/corrected as planned and have the intended effectiveness.
- Perform ongoing in-process PO and subcontract audits. Capture trends and provide training on gap correction. Identifies recurring events and ensures appropriate actions are taken, such as Management notification utilizing weekly and quarterly upper management reporting/briefings.
- Coordinate and support efforts to ensure successful Government Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Proposal Factfinding, and Post Award Audits. Assist with the preparation of data for and support all external audit actions by US Government auditors to include DCAA, DCMA and other agencies. Assists with all internal audit actions.
- Keep team members informed of the status of assigned work. Monitoring work products and coordinating with management for findings/issues identified
- Lead, manage, write and participate in posting all process/procedure changes for supply chain management.
- Ensure timely and accurate notices of all process changes are provided for all affected individuals.
- Lead and participate directly in the investigation/audit process.
- Write, review and/or distribute investigation/audit reports.
- Work with the team to develop robust training programs, identify trends and initiate appropriate responses.
- Coordinate across all departments/functional areas as needed/required to represent SM Compliance.
- Perform/assist SBLO with small business duties to include development of small business subcontracting plans, assisting with biannual small business reporting requirements and participating in annual small business subcontracting reviews
- Provide Export Compliance with all POs placed with foreign suppliers on a monthly basis
- Report POs over $30,000 in FSRS database on a monthly basis
- Review compliance with annual supplier certifications including small business information in Oracle and on the ASL, as needed.
- Perform special projects and additional duties, as needed.
Job Summary:
A Contracts Business Manager has varied and complex responsibilities with considerable authority and latitude of action in the submission and negotiation of proposals and agreements, and the effective management and administration of U.S. Government, commercial, and international contract documents. In addition to providing contract leadership, advice, and support to management and program teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contract management, from pre-proposal activities through contract close-out. This position will support more complex programs or product areas that are critical to meet
Responsibilities
• Reviews, obtains requisite approvals, and signs all contractually binding correspondence up to level of delegation
• Serves as functional authority on contractual documents obligating TSC as authorized by Textron, Inc.
• Supports senior & executive management and program teams on contractual issues as required
• Oversees management and administration of contracts including, but not limited to preparation, submission, negotiation of proposals, to include requests for equitable adjustment; monitoring contract performance and compliance; maintains close liaison with customer functional departments and program management; changes and disputes; assures all correspondence is properly distributed; whole or partial termination of contracts; contract close out; and Configuration Control Board participation
• Initiates, submits, presents, and negotiates new business proposals including spare parts and service contracts and of Joint Venture, Teaming, Proprietary, and other Agreements
- Oversees the work and development of others and leads a contracting team
- Align contract performance with strategic objectives
- Identify contract and program risks and develop mitigation solutions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management
Contracts Structure and Business Terms
• Develop a clear understanding of customer and program requirements that harmonize with Textron Systems’ business strategy to ensure contract structure and business terms are aligned with both
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Recommend changes, additions, and deletions to the contract structure to ensure accurate reflection of customer requirements and alignment with Textron Systems’ program strategy and risk mitigation
• Negotiate profit and provide profit justification to the customer, ensuring that the profit/fee is consistent with and appropriate for the contract type, identified program risks, market standards, internal investment requirements, and working capital considerations
• Identify business risks associated with contract in partnership with mission assurance
• Ensure flow down of required terms and conditions to subcontractors and that subcontractor terms and conditions are appropriate for the work being performed in relation to the prime contract
Negotiation
• Lead the development of a comprehensive negotiation strategy/plan working in conjunction with Program Team
• When applicable, lead Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) in preparation for negotiations
• Define negotiation parameters through delegation process (including goals/limits)
• Negotiate appropriate contract type, scope, price, profit and terms
• Execute cost or pricing data certificate where required
• Lead delegation process, ensuring assembling delegation package and proper sign-offs
Financial Performance
• Establish equitable payment terms, facilitate timely payments through coordinated oversight with Finance of invoicing process, and ensure customer compliance with payment terms
• Ensure that the contract and statement of work are consistent with pricing assumptions to effectively manage financial risk related to contract terms and conditions, and that the underlying cost estimate is consistent with and appropriately addresses performance risk
• Implement the change management process and coordinate with Program Management to ensure compliance
• Monitor contract cost performance in concert with Program Business Management and Finance
Technical Performance
• Verify with Program Manager that all technical requirements have been properly reviewed and a clear technical baseline is included in contract documents
• Ensure that a verified schedule baseline is included in contract documents
• Following contract award, communicate (together with the PM) contract, program schedule and SOW requirements to program team
• Ensure compliance with program schedule as outlined in contract
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision of the Director, Contracts, or Contracts Manager, performs complex and diverse administrative and analytical tasks associated with government, commercial, and international contracts. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, responsibility, communication, and discretion as well as basic leadership skills. In performing this role, the Sr. Staff Assistant will:
- Gathers data and prepare numerous reports, metrics and templates both scheduled and unscheduled as required for both internal and external customers
- Evaluate reports and communicate issues to appropriate parties.
- Support program team to ensure contract required deliverables are accurately tracked and manages the development and maintenance of the monthly On-Time Delivery Report
- Reviews incoming contract documents for accuracy and completeness, prepares initial routing signature sheets IAW Delegation of Authority, routes and when returned, will enter data into corporate Oracle database and document any requested changes to contract terms.
- Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, SOX, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA
- Update and maintain SAM and BETA SAM for multiple TSC site locations.
- Administer a variety of contracts (government/commercial/international) of all contract types (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, etc.)
- Maintain and update bookings/contract modifications log
- Perform some functions of contract closeout process
- Set up and coordinate internal and external meetings and training seminars.
- Coordinate and prepare responses to numerous industry and government questionnaires and surveys.
- Prepare and coordinate business correspondence.
- Maintain accurate and complete contracts databases, files, and records
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Act as Records Coordinator for the Contracts department.
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 Marine and Landy Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About this RoleWe believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Working with Information Technology and other personnel performing technical duties requiring independent judgment and analysis; and coordinate functionality of the application
• Research, documentation, development, coordination, and decision making to assist in the completion of project(s)
• Operate a computer to input, output, update, and access a variety of records and information; generate reports, records, lists, and summaries from computer database
• The student will be expected to report on their work at the completion of their summer employment period
About Textron Systems: Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems' businesses are industry-leading developers and integrators of unmanned systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, geospatial management and analysis systems, intelligence software solutions, precision weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total lifecycle sustainment and operational services.
About Textron: Textron is home to globally-recognized businesses, organized within five segments: Bell, Textron Aviation, Industrial, Textron Systems and Finance. Our businesses produce hundreds of products for customers around the world, in a range of industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, fuel systems, and tools and test equipment. The company continually invests in next-generation products and services designed to win in the marketplace.
Assoc. EH&S Specialist Functional Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems’ Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager: Assists in the execution of Environmental protection, accident prevention/control and EHS training programs
Aids in the preparation of scheduling routine and random sampling and analysis to ensure proper wastewater, air, drinking water, air emission and waste management, as appropriate.
Provide technical support in the transport of hazardous/regulated materials and wastes.
Reviews daily inventory receipts and ensures that all hazardous materials have been pre-approved for use.
Under direction of senior management, tracks and prepares reports on injuries, incidents, workers compensation, emissions, effluents, energy consumption and waste generation as required by federal, state and corporate entities.
Maintain employee EHS training records.
Assists in safety inspection of equipment and/or audits of processes for conformance with safety and environmental compliance requirements (OSHA, EPA, and other federal agencies, the State of Louisiana and Parish and municipal regulatory agencies) and Textron/Textron Systems policy/procedures. Participates in injury/incident investigations;
Assists in the determination of root-cause analysis and recommends corrective/preventive actions to avoid recurrence of said injuries/incidents.
Provide support to safety management programs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Who We Are
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 Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
* Use operations research techniques such as cost analysis, experimentation, gaming, simulation, flow charting, information theory, and advanced mathematics in developing optimum quality plans.
* Develop overall quality plans using the systems concept identifying in terms of the product involved, general instructions, test and sampling procedures, specific parts and assembly instructions, material disposition, records, tables, charts, and graphs required.
* Acts as an advisor in all phases of statistical quality control, develops new statistical techniques and interprets significance of resulting data.
* Reviews Engineering and Manufacturing information such as new and revised designs, specifications and bills of materials; production, tool and test equipment drawings; production and tool plans; operation and routing sheets; production, storage, and shipping methods; and facility and floor space requirements.
* Acts as an advisor in his field of specialty to vendors or Marine and Land Systems work groups.
* Develops vendor certification and rating plans.
* Evaluates the quality and capability of vendors or potential vendors and approves such vendors.
Who We Are
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 Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Performing the duties of a Fabricator daily.
- Job duties include but are not limited to fitting and welding, measuring, laying out, cutting, grinding, forming and drilling of assorted materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, gasket, rubber, screen, etc.).
- Works from Engineering drawings, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
- Maintains records, forms and logs as required.
- Typical tools and equipment used in the performance of duties are: MIG and TIG welders, manual hand tools, mechanical, pneumatic, cordless and electric tools including porta power, come a long, clamps, hammers and mauls, gougers, grinders, saws, band saws, drills, tapes and scales.
- Must be capable of handling chemicals and solvents including alcohol, cleaning solvents, cutting oil, tool oil, etc.
- Housekeeping of shop and work area (keeping work area neat and clean) daily.
- Must visually inspect work to drawings and sketches for completeness and dimensional correctness.
- May direct the activities or tasks of helpers, as assigned.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.