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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Sr. Associate, ContractsRef #:16028Waterdown, OntarioAbout L3HARRIS WESCAM As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.About the RoleInfluences 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. Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. Utilizes working knowledge of regulations including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations. Analyzes significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Manages the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration. Supports departmental productivity improvement activities by leveraging Sharepoint and ERP skills, and various databases.Coordinate the acceptance of new contracts/purchase orders, complete customer acknowledgements and support contract acceptance negotiations as requiredPerform or coordinate Order Entry tasks in Infor ERP systemAnalysis and reporting of large amounts of data from MRP reportsHandle and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements ensuring compliance and proper documentationCompletion of Representations and Certifications, as required by the businessSupport to document management in TeamCentreReview terms and conditions and related documents and develop suggested responses to non-complex customer Request for Proposals (RFP)Support negotiations of various agreements as required by the business (e.g. Non-Disclosures, Bailment, Licenses, Rental/ Lease Agreements, MOU/MOA, etc.)Identify significant terms and conditions issues and resolve with senior contracts staff

Required Capabilities 

Understanding of regulations for Government procurements (SAAC, FAR, DFARS, DEFCONS, etc.)Understanding of financial and business risks related to terms and conditionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organization skills and attention to detail, and drive to solve problemsAbility to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlinesTeam player attitude with a high sense of urgency to respond to time-sensitive issuesFast learner of new skills and information, open minded and pragmatic, adaptable to changePossesses a continuous improvement mindset

Desired Education and Experiences 

Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts management involving Government contractsRequires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning software (Infor or SAP preferred) or related computer skills preferredWorking knowledge of SQL, databases, application troubleshooting beneficialExperience with TeamCentre for document managementBachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.