Senior Defense Contracts Lead

L3Harris Technologies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waterdown, Ontario, is seeking a Contracts Senior Specialist to lead and manage complex engagements across a global customer base. You will work with sales, bids, program management, delivery and finance to shape contracting strategies and negotiations.

The role emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and documentation, including contract risk summaries, with international travel up to 20%. NATO clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in business, law or a related field.
• Bring 6+ years’ experience in contracting; 3+ years’ experience in Government contracting, preferably within the Defense industry
• You must possess, or be able to obtain, NATO secret clearance
• Strong negotiation skills and mastery of contract drafting
• Excellent communication, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365, CRM, CLM tools
• This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $100,000-129,500

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, bids and proposals, demand, program management, delivery, trade compliance, and finance teams to support proposal development and lead contract drafting and negotiation
• Serve as the primary point for contact regarding pre and post contract-related matters with both internal stakeholders and customers
• Work on large-scale, complex programs and align the necessary contract and risk management activities and requirements inherent in these programs
• Effectively communication complex concepts into clear, actionable language facilitating understanding and agreement resulting in increased speed to contract execution
• Ensure compliance with company and government procurement policies, procedures and requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all contracts and related correspondence, including contract risk summaries
• Perform all contract management activities related to contract execution, order acceptance and order entry
• Assist with developing and improving contract operations including contract management, template management, and playbook and policy maintenance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law or related field

NATO clearance eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

CRM

CLM tools

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Waterdown, Ontario, is seeking a Contracts Senior Specialist to lead and manage complex engagements across a global customer base. You will work with sales, bids, program management, delivery and finance to shape contracting strategies and negotiations.

The role emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and documentation, including contract risk summaries, with international travel up to 20%. NATO clearance eligibility is required.