Director, Contracts

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth NS, Canada Ultra Electronics Full time

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

The Director of Contracts is an experienced professional who provides contracts negotiation, administration, and management support for a variety of complex development and production programs. The candidate will be responsible for leading a team with contract negotiations and day-to-day contract administration activities for the complete contract lifecycle. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for providing lead Contracts support for future proposal opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, capable of effectively coordinating with Ultra program, customers, technical, and business management teams. The successful candidate will be expected to evaluate contract performance to determine the necessity for modifications and ensure compliance to all contractual obligations.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Role requirements:

  • The Ultra Commercial function is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise in the management of contracts made with customers, vendors, partners or employees. This role performs an important oversight function to ensure adherence with internal procedures on bid management and approval, and acts as the conduit between the SBU sales and technical teams and other Group functions including Finance and Legal.
  • An individual in this role will lead a team to input into the plans of the function. Will be responsible for implementing policy and ensuring delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the function or business.
Key responsibilities:
  • Identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that would represent a significant risk to the Company;
  • Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers and third parties on acceptable terms and conditions during bid/award and project execution phases;
  • Manage the relationship and communication between the customer and Ultra;
  • Oversee hands-on contract documentation control from pre-award negotiations through contract close-out, including the review of contracts relative to proposals submitted;
  • Preparation of instructions for all contractual deliverable items;
  • Engage in all future capture efforts including providing assistance and guidance during proposal management and development, as well as ensuring that the commercial and contractual aspects of proposals are reviewed, redrafted, and submitted accordingly;
  • Represent Contracts at program meetings, support Program Managers with SOW and contract interpretation during contract execution, and drive contractual action items to completion;
  • Act as a formal interface with customers/ subcontractors during the execution of contracts;
  • Assist with company compliance to ITAR and CCG;
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly contract reports;
  • Preparation and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements for suppliers and customers;
  • Support Intellectual Property and patent administration;
  • Mentor/coach junior team members on contract administration procedures and contractual administration techniques;
  • Travel (
20%) to alternative locations to undertake occasional off-site activities as required * Any other duties as required by the company.

Qualifications / Skills Required:
  • 8+ years’ experience working in commercial/contracts administration
  • 2+ years’ managing 2 or more direct reports
  • The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company
Desired Skills:
  • Degree in Law, Commerce, or related field from accredited institution.
  • Aerospace/defence or related business is an advantage;
  • Experience of drafting and negotiating standard supply and purchase agreements and non-disclosure
  • agreements.
  • Experience managing relationships with key stakeholders
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience drafting and negotiating agreements;
  • Knowledge of contract law and government regulations as they relate to commercial and contracts
  • functions;
  • High level of capability with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr

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