Contracts Manager Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Business

Manage a portfolio of defence and government contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle
Draft, review, negotiate, implement, and administer contracts, amendments, arisings, and other contractual documents
Support bids and proposal packages from bid/no-bid assessment through contract award, implementation, and ongoing contract management
Prepare contractual assessments, risk analyses, and briefing materials for internal governance and gate approval processes
Interpret contract requirements and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and compliance
Participate in negotiations on commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, scope changes, and contract terms
Liaise with Procurement, Finance, and other departments to flow down prime contract terms to suppliers and subcontractors
Provide guidance and negotiation support on complex subcontract negotiations
Build relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
Monitor assigned programs through internal and customer-facing meetings, reviews, and governance forums
Report risks, issues, commercial performance, and compliance matters to senior management and customers
Promote compliance policies, ethical business conduct, and best practices
Support resolution of contractual disputes, claims, change requests, and other commercial matters
Drive continuous improvement within the Contracts function
Support internal and external audits and maintain complete, accurate, auditable contract records
Monitor contractual, commercial, and program risks, escalating issues and recommending solutions and corrective actions

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a strategic business support function, including Procurement, Legal, Finance, Contracts Management, or related functions
At least 1 year of contract experience, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, implementing, and administering contracts, amendments, arisings, and other contractual documents
Prior experience presenting and communicating information to internal and external stakeholders regularly
Fluency in English
Experience managing or supporting large-scale complex contracts
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a major projects environment
Working knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures
Negotiation skills and ability to effectively reach negotiated compromises
Experience managing defence contracts under the Defence Production Act and Government of Canada procurement processes
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian Industrial Security Program, ITAR, and/or EAR
Must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts within the defence and government sectors. Proficient in risk analysis, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful contract execution and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Management
Negotiation Skills
Government Procurement Knowledge
Risk Analysis
Security Clearance

Hard Skills

Contract Drafting
Contract Review
Contract Negotiation
Contract Administration
Risk Assessment
Compliance Monitoring
Bid Support
Subcontract Management
Commercial Performance Reporting
Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree
Controlled Goods Assessment
Security Clearance at NATO Secret Level

Industry Keywords

Defence Contracts
Government Contracts
Procurement Policies
Canadian Export Control List
Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Canadian Industrial Security Program
ITAR
EAR