Sr. Contract Specialist

The Senior Contract Specialist is responsible for managing contractual activities supporting Defence Land Systems Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) programs. Reporting to the Contract Manager, the role ensures effective administration, compliance, and execution of customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.

The position plays a critical role in mitigating contractual risk, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, supporting commercial negotiations, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to achieve program objectives.

• Administer customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain contract records, amendments, modifications, and correspondence.
• Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, performance obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, extensions, and amendments.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, bids, and contract documentation.
• Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs), RFQs, and tender documents to identify contractual risks and obligations.
• Provide recommendations regarding contract interpretation and compliance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with defence regulations, government requirements, export controls, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits related to contract execution.
• Monitor customer and supplier compliance with contractual obligations.
• Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Maintenance, and Program Management teams.
• Support program reviews and provide contractual guidance to stakeholders.
• Coordinate customer communications related to contractual matters.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, claims, and performance issues.
• Support preparation and administration of subcontract agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual requirements.
• Coordinate contract changes, claims, and commercial discussions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare contract status reports, risk assessments, and management summaries.
• Track key contractual metrics and obligations.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of contract databases and document repositories.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NCMA (CPCM), CIPS, or equivalent are preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of contract management or contract administration experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting Defence, Military, Aerospace, or Land Systems programs.
• Experience supporting MRO, sustainment, logistics, or lifecycle support contracts.
• Strong understanding of government and defence contracting environments.
• Experience with customer contracts, supplier agreements, and subcontract management.