Sr. Contract Specialist

Position Summary: The Senior Contract Specialist is responsible for managing contractual activities supporting Defence Land Systems Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) programs. Reporting to the Contract Manager, the role ensures effective administration, compliance, and execution of customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in mitigating contractual risk, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, supporting commercial negotiations, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to achieve program objectives. Key Responsibilities: · Administer customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. · Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. · Maintain contract records, amendments, modifications, and correspondence. · Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, performance obligations, and reporting requirements. · Support contract negotiations, renewals, extensions, and amendments. · Assist in preparing commercial proposals, bids, and contract documentation. · Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs), RFQs, and tender documents to identify contractual risks and obligations. · Provide recommendations regarding contract interpretation and compliance requirements. · Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks. · Ensure compliance with defence regulations, government requirements, export controls, and company policies. · Support internal and external audits related to contract execution. · Monitor customer and supplier compliance with contractual obligations. · Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Maintenance, and Program Management teams. · Support program reviews and provide contractual guidance to stakeholders. · Coordinate customer communications related to contractual matters. · Assist in resolving contractual disputes, claims, and performance issues. · Support preparation and administration of subcontract agreements. · Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual requirements. · Coordinate contract changes, claims, and commercial discussions with suppliers and subcontractors. · Prepare contract status reports, risk assessments, and management summaries. · Track key contractual metrics and obligations. · Ensure accurate maintenance of contract databases and document repositories. Qualifications & Experience: · Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. · Professional certifications such as NCMA (CPCM), CIPS, or equivalent are preferred. Experience · Minimum 7 years of contract management or contract administration experience. · Minimum 5 years supporting Defence, Military, Aerospace, or Land Systems programs. · Experience supporting MRO, sustainment, logistics, or lifecycle support contracts. · Strong understanding of government and defence contracting environments. · Experience with customer contracts, supplier agreements, and subcontract management. Show more Show less