Contract Manager (Defense Contracting)

Socket.dev; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

Defined-benefit pension

EFAP

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellness allowances

Career growth opportunities

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation in Ottawa is seeking a Contract Manager (Defence Contracting) CCC-4 to oversee post-award contracts for goods and services between Canadian exporters and foreign government buyers. The role emphasizes contract lifecycle management from award through close and requires strong collaboration with internal teams.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in commerce, at least three years in contracting and financial management, and knowledge of both domestic

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of contracting and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of domestic and international contract management practices.
• English essential; bilingual in English and French strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle of export contracts from award through to close.
• Enter transactional information into financial and contracting management systems.
• Provide input on exporter performance for formal review processes.
• Provide input to business development on contract structuring based on past practices.
• Update project-specific financials to track progress (invoices and payments).
• Complete quarterly forecast reporting.
• Lead meetings with exporters and support senior staff on complex contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Bilingual English/French

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Contract Manager (Defence Contracting) CCC-4 Salary: $87,604 - $100,527

Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below

We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission

Canadian Commercial Corporation is Canada's only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.

Reporting to the Manager, Contract Management (Defence Contracting), the Contract Manager is responsible for the life cycle of post award contracts for the sale and delivery of goods and services between Canadian exporters and foreign government buyers.

What you'll be doing

• Manages contract lifecycle of export contracts from award through to close. Process includes managing exporter and buyer issues
• Sets up new and changed contracts. Enters transactional information including contract updates, amendments, performance requirements, status, billing information and schedules into financial and contracting management systems
• Provides input on exporter performance for formal review processes
• Provides input to business development on contract structuring based on past practices
• Updates project-specific financials to track progress (both invoice and payments)
• Completes quarterly forecast reporting
• Assists in the preparation of certification requirement documentation, permits and licensing for suppliers and notices to government departments
• Leads meetings with exporters and provides support with senior staff on more complex contracts

What you'll bring to CCC

• Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in contracting and financial management
• Knowledge of contract management practices in a domestic and international context
• Knowledge of client /stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Knowledge of CCC Policy Suite and related procedures and instructions
• English Essential, bilingual in both official languages is strongly preferred

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit program
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellness Allowances
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Free onsite fitness center

Check out Life at CCC for more!

Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.

CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.