Contract Manager (Defense Contracting)

CCC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

In-house learning and development

Job summary

CCC in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Contract Manager (Defence Contracting) to oversee the life cycle of export contracts with international buyers. The role requires coordinating award through close, setting up contracts, tracking updates and payments in contracting systems, and guiding exporters through complex issues.

You will bring a post-secondary degree in commerce or business, at least 3 years of contracting/financial experience, and knowledge of applicable regulations and CCC policies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in contracting and financial management.
• Knowledge of contract management practices in domestic and international contexts.
• Knowledge of client/stakeholder relationship management.
• Familiarity with office productivity software, databases, enterprise software and devices.
• Knowledge of governing legislation, regulations, and CCC policies and procedures.
• English essential; bilingual in English and French strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages contract lifecycle of export contracts from award through to close.
• Sets up new and changed contracts; enters transactional info and updates in systems.
• Provides input on exporter performance for formal reviews.
• Contributes to contract structuring based on past practices.
• Updates project financials to track progress (invoices and payments).
• Assists in preparing certification docs, permits, licenses for suppliers and notices to government departments.
• Leads exporters meetings and supports senior staff on complex contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Commerce or Business administration degree

Tools

Office software

Contract management software

Databases

Job description

Salary Range: $87,604.00 To $100,527.00 Annually

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

The 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)
• 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
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities

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.

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