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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
About your next Challenge as a Senior Specialist, Contract Administration:
The Contract Administrator reports to the Senior Manager of Contracts. He/She is mainly responsible for:
Influencing successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs;Providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance;Analyzing new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives;Protecting the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions;Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures;Managing the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration;Establishing and maintaining primary contractual interface with the customer;Maximizing cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives.In addition to contract responsabilities you will be assigned various legal tasks, such as: Assembles, proofs, and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, insurance policies, etc. Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities as required. Conducts research using legal sources including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes.What will you do:
Upon receiving requests to bid, review proposed terms and conditions to identify contractual and legal implications and provide appropriate comments to management;Ensure that risks in each project are covered by terms and conditions;Negotiate terms and conditions of each contract and document each step;Write contractual clauses and various project administration correspondence;Ensure the follow-up of billings and bill payments;Communicate regularly with clients to gather their comments on the company's performance;Contribute in identifying and developing new business opportunities.;Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction;Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches;Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products;Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures and practices;Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.Required Skills and Experiences:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience;Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of company legal terms and conditions;Bilingual, French and English (oral and written);Business acumen and strong business writing skill.
Preferred Additional Skills and Assets:
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance;Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.