Lead, Contract Administrator

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Contract Administrator

Job Location: Mirabel, QC or Enfield NS

Job Code: 44756

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $88,500 - $138,500 CDN annually

The Lead, Contract Administrator reports to the Senior Manager of Contracts. The successful incumbent is responsible for:

• Influencing successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance.
• Analyzing new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Protecting the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions.
• Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures.
• Managing the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process, and overall contract administration.
• Establishing and maintaining primary contractual interface with the customer.
• Maximizing cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Upon receiving requests to bid, review proposed terms and conditions to identify contractual and legal implications and provide appropriate comments to management.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of each contract and document each step.
• Write contractual clauses and various project administration correspondence
• Ensure the follow-up of MAS billings and customer bill payments.
• Communicate/liaison with clients to gather comments on the company's performance.
• Contribute to identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Ensure that risks in each project are covered by terms and conditions.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches.
• Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Draft, review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Law and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of legal terms and conditions.
• Bilingual, French and English (oral and written).
• Business acumen and strong business writing skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 10 Years experience in reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and summarizing contractual agreements and terms.
• Experience with development contracts, production, sustainment, and services.
• Contract management experience in the Aerospace and Defence, international contracting, Canadian Government and US Government.
• Strong negotiations skills and experience including terms and conditions, requirements, pricing, Intellectual Property, data rights.
• Proficient in providing risk mitigation plans to programs related to source selection.
• Able to work and communicate effectively across internal and external functions.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment, able to meet deadlines and expectations, able to multitask.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 1 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.