Contracts-Subcontracts Specialist

Rocket Lab; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage contract lifecycles and negotiate terms with external parties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business law, excellent communication skills, and experience in high-profile transactions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible healthcare plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Group retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years related work experience in contracting.
• Knowledge of business and contracting law.
• Experience managing high-profile transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracts lifecycle management process.
• Negotiate external contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Position

We are looking for a Contracts Specialist to join the MDA Space Geointelligence Contracts team. In this role, you will lead the contracts lifecycle management process, providing proactive, methodical management of various agreements with external parties for both buy and sell side transactions, from procurement initiation through negotiation, award, execution, renewal, and closure.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate all external contract terms and conditions with a view to minimize commercial risks.
• Manage the planning and execution of all third-party contracts, which may include buy and sell side contracts, teaming, cooperation, confidentiality, and services agreements.
• Internally coordinate the application of governing terms, including technical Statement of Work, delivery schedule, Industrial and Technological Benefits, quality requirements, and flow down of any customer terms and conditions, as applicable.
• Ensure internal cross-functional stakeholders are aware of all obligations in order to comply with contractual requirements.
• Analyze and interpret third party obligations and ensure they are fulfilled.
• Understand project costings and align agreement terms as applicable.
• Act as an advisor to the business on all matters related to contractual transactions, based on a detailed understanding of the scope of work between MDA Space and its customers, subcontractors and/or other third parties.
• Assist with due diligence and compliance requirements.
• Support customer, subcontractor and project reviews.
• Maintain accurate, accessible and complete records of the company’s contractual commitments.
• Contribute to contract management best practices and initiatives to improve business performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements (experience/skills)

• A post secondary degree/diploma and/or 5+ years related or transferable work experience. Knowledge of business and contracting law is a requirement.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and managing complex and high-profile transactions within the Space, Aerospace, Defense or other high-technology industry.
• Familiarity with some, or all, of the following is an asset: the Government of Canada’s Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) and Canadian government procurement processes, Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB), Controlled Goods Program (CGP), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as understanding of US government procurement processes (FAR/DFARS).
• Understanding of both buy and sell side selection and onboarding processes.
• Basic knowledge of project management, including financial and risk management.
• Awareness of import/export legislation, Incoterms and customs rules is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels within the organization, building and maintaining professional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a high performing team.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities in a timely and efficient manner.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to follow through and deliver results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, as well as MS Office proficiency.

• Possess tact, diplomacy and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.