Senior Contracts Specialist

Join to apply for the Senior Contracts Specialist role at Field Aerospace. Field Aerospace, a premier aircraft modification and integration specialist, is seeking a brilliant Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contract and subcontract management processes for assigned aerospace programs. How You Will Make An Impact Support and/or lead the contracts lifecycle management process for assigned programs. Review and analyze submitted documents for accuracy, compliance and alignment with the organization’s policies and procedures. Manage deadlines associated with all assigned projects and follow up as necessary to ensure timely completion. Close reviews, following closing procedure to ensure tracking of fully executed records. Essential Job Functions Draft and structure contracts/subcontracts and related documents and modifications thereof. Negotiate contract/subcontract agreements including Non‑Disclosure, Teaming Agreements, and Commercial and Government prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders, tailoring terms and conditions as required. Support proposal process by reviewing major customer requests for proposal via a compliance matrix tool, coordinating with appropriate departments. Advise management and program team of contractual rights and obligations in accordance with contract terms and other government regulations; identify and mitigate associated risk. Research contracting/subcontracting matters and provide sound business advice and counsel to internal management and functional departments. Review and submit/receive contract/subcontract deliverables and requirements to ensure adherence to contract requirements. Interact routinely with senior internal and external personnel. Assist and/or lead in activities related to export control and related compliance measures. Work directly with internal Field Aviation departments on a day‑to‑day basis (Program Management, HR, Operations, Engineering, Finance) to ensure that financial milestones and billings are met and processed as per applicable contractual agreements. Assist the Vice President and Senior Management with special projects, as applicable. Travel in support of the company’s Business Development/Sales campaigns, negotiations and program review meetings worldwide. Skills and Experience Minimum of ten (10) years of contract/subcontract management experience in aviation / aerospace / manufacturing industries. Experience working with large government and commercial contracts. Experience working with Canadian and International Government terms and conditions (e.g., Canadian SACC and US FAR/DFARS). Competencies Integrity and Accountability Excellence Collaboration and Teamwork Managing Relationships Communicating Orally Initiative Time Management (Organization and Planning) Negotiation and Persuasion Customer Service Focus Contractual Drafting Resilience and Self‑Control Interpersonal Skills Innovation Written Communication Attention to Detail Ethical Standards Education University bachelor’s degree or equivalent. LLB or MBA preferred. Reports To Vice President, Contracts. Other Key Requirements Applicants must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance and secure other Canadian PWGSC security clearances as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Job requires standing, walking, use of hands, reaching, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and specific vision abilities. Only candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer Field Aviation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. All candidates must receive approval under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program prior to first day of employment. Applicants will be required to complete CGP assessment forms and provide required documentation. Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Salary: CA$75,000.00‑CA$85,000.00 (contract) #J-18808-Ljbffr