Lead, Contract Administrator
L3HarrisL3Harris 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 s…