Contracts Specialist-Kanata

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Contracts Specialist will be responsible for general business administration of assigned portions of program and entails maintenance of various contract department records including internal databases. The Contracts Specialist will also provide general support to Contract Specialists, Business Unit Leaders and Program Managers as required, to ensure the commercial interests of the company are served and protected in dealings with third parties.

As a Contracts Specialist, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Administers and monitors contract performance on government and commercial contracts;
• May assist with the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Responsible for reviewing contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmation, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments/ modifications and incorporating changes;
• Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, customer specifications and requirements, identifies risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions and provides contractual advice, guidance and support to the contract lead/program and operations managers;
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions;
• Conducts fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections;
• Proposal preparation for customer requirements;
• Prepares and analyzes moderately complex price proposals;
• Negotiates standard terms and conditions;
• Monitors contract performance and cost controls and ensures compliance with contract terms;
• Participates in management review of proposals/contracts and in the conduct of program reviews;
• ERP data entry for sales order management;

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent years of experience;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in contract administration, preferably in a related industry;
• Thorough knowledge of government/defense procurement policy and contracting principles;
• Experience in the administration of complex, high value contracts/subcontracts.

Benefits of working with DRS

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts at local gym facilities
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off