Contracts Administrator

Job Title: Contracts Administrator Job Location: Montreal, QC Job Code: 42991 Job Schedule: Day Shift Compensation Range: Between $70,000 - $120,000 CDN annually About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts team within the Canadian defence sector. The incumbent will administer dynamic, complex, multi-jurisdictional and international contracts within the Canadian defense industry.   Reporting to the Senior Manager of Contracts, the successful candidate will operate with a degree of independence and nominal oversight. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor on contractual matters, risk management, compliance, negotiations, and contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Contract Strategy & Business Performance Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with nominal oversight or direction. Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products with a view to drive efficiencies. Influence successful business outcomes to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs. Provide business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance to various internal stakeholders. Maximize cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives. Provide input into new products/processes and implement operational plans that have measurable positive impact on business or functional results. Contract Administration & Negotiation Manage the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration. Review requests to bid and evaluate proposed terms and conditions to identify contractual and legal implications and provide appropriate comments to management. Negotiate terms and conditions of each contract and document each step, in order accordance with internal corporate requirements and policies. Draft contractual clauses and various project administration correspondence. Risk Management & Compliance Analyze new legislation, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Protect the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure that risks in each project are covered by terms and conditions. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Establish and maintain primary contractual interface with the customer. Communicate and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders within the organization to explain and positively influence changes to practices, processes and…