Subcontracts Specialist
Job in
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
MDA
Full Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Operations Manager, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Description
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 3,400 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
Subcontracts
Specialist
to join the MDA Subcontracts Management team. In this role, you will support the subcontracts lifecycle management process, providing proactive, methodical management of various agreements with suppliers from RFI initiation through award, execution and subcontract closure.
Responsibilities
Lead subcontractors and integrated product teams in proposal, planning, execution, and closeout phases of the subcontract life cycleSubcontract Request for Proposal (RFP) preparations through oversight of the Statement of Work (SOW), proposal evaluation frameworks, negotiation plans and strategiesDaily execution of subcontract procurements, strategies and plansWork with Subcontract Managers and the Contracts team in the resolution of disputes with suppliersManage the subcontractor document deliverables processProcess and manage subcontractor invoicesSupport new supplier onboarding and prequalificationCommunicate effectively, resolve conflicts, solve problems, and make efficient and effective supply management decisionsProactively build strong/trusted relationships with suppliers and cross functional team membersReport and attend subcontractor IPT and program status reviews, as applicable.Job Requirements (experience/skills):
Minimum 4 years Subcontract Management and/or Supply Chain Management experience, with proven ability to manage complex subcontracts from inception to completionExperience in design and development of space flight, military or other safety/mission-critical or complex development hardware and/or softwareA post secondary degree/diploma and/or 5+ years related or transferable work experience.Experience in negotiating and managing complex and high profile transactions within the Space, Aerospace, Defense or other high-technology industryFamiliarity with some or all of the following is an asset: the Government of Canada’s Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC), the European Space Agency General Clauses and Conditions, 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 third party selection and onboarding processesBasic knowledge of program management including financial and risk managementAwareness of import/ export legislation, Incoterms and customs rules is an assetCommunicate effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels within the organizationSense of urgency with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities in a timely and efficient mannerExceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to follow through and deliver results.Possess tact, diplomacy and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Familiar with integrated supply chain and lean manufacturing concepts.Bilingualism would be an asset; however, not a requirement.Other duties as required.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), and be able to obtain higher clearances.
Benefits Statement:
MDA Space offers competitive compensation and…
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