Contracts Specialist

2 months ago

SainteAnnedeBellevue, Canada MDA Full time

About MDA Space

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions. We are a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Specialist to join our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for advising our Business Development and Program Management team on contractual matters related to commercial transactions applicable to the Satellite Systems business unit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the day-to-day advisor to the Business Development and Program Management team on contractual matters related to commercial transactions applicable to the Satellite Systems business unit.
  • Negotiate, draft, review, and execute agreements with both commercial and government counterparties.
  • Provide thorough and timely review/management briefings of documents drafted by other parties, identifying, evaluating, and mitigating liability and risk exposure to MDA.
  • Administer customer and subcontractor agreements throughout the life of the contract, including change order management, amendments, claims, and inputting customer contracts into the ERP system.
  • Provide support to the proposal team, including review of all aspects of the request for proposal, responding to terms and conditions, and proposal submission.
  • Ensure that commercial transactions of the business are managed in a manner consistent with the relevant contractual obligations.
  • Support the creation, revision, and implementation of policies, processes, and tools related to the origination, drafting, negotiation, signing, and subsequent administration of complex commercial transactions.
  • Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director or Manager of Contracts and Subcontracts.

Requirements

  • 4 to 8 years' experience as a contracts/transactional professional within the aerospace, defense, or high-technology industries, with experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex and high-profile transactions with both commercial and government entities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels.
  • Strong business judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build strong working relationships across the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Excellent organizational skills, effectively managing priorities while meeting timelines.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Eligible to qualify for Controlled Goods Program and NATO Secret security clearances.
  • Bilingualism (French/English) is preferred.

Education Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in business, law, or engineering from a recognized university.

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