Contracts Manager - Hamilton, Canada - L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

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Hamilton, Canada

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Description

Contracts Manager
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L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Hamilton, Ontario
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About 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 electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Influences 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. Provides business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance. Analyzes new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. 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. Establishes and maintains primary contractual interface with the customer. Maximizes cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives.
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Primary Responsibilities
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Review and interpret newly accepted major contracts and prepare contract summaries and participate in program kick-off meetings with internal departments and customers as required
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Coordinate the acceptance of new contracts/purchase orders, complete customer acknowledgements and lead contract acceptance negotiations as required
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Create or update project contracts or sales orders in ERP LN planning system:

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Liaise and correspond with Finance, banks, and customers with respect to letters of credit (LOC) and bank guarantees:

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Negotiate, prepare and submit documents in compliance with the LOC and bank guarantees
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Provide support to Program Management and Customer Service departments by providing guidance on international shipments with respect to documentation, logistics, VAT, duties, etc
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Review terms and conditions and related documents and develop suggested responses to major or complex customer Request for Proposals (RFP)
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Develop and/or negotiate various agreements as required by the business (e.g. Non-Disclosures, Bailment, Licenses, Rental/ Lease Agreements, MOU/MOA, Teaming Agreements, etc.)
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Coordinate significant issues with Legal Counsel and/or Corporate Contracts, as applicable
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Required Capabilities
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Proficient understanding of regulations for Government procurements (SAAC, FAR, DFARS, DEFCONS, etc.)
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Sound understanding of financial and business risks related to terms and conditions
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Ability to develop sound risk assessments and create terms and conditions compliance matrix responses for complex or strategic proposals and during subsequent contract acceptance process
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Experience with international negotiations, preferably in the Middle-East / North Africa:

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Effective negotiation skills with senior stakeholders both internally and with external customers:

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Exceptional written and oral communication skills
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Strong organization skills and attention to detail:

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Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlines with mínimal supervision
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Significant amount of travel may be required at times to support contract activity, up to 15% annually
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Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels
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Strong ability to problem-solve, and drive issues through to resolution:

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Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines
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Action and results oriented
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Desire to take on task ownership and accountability:

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Strong team player who is comfortable working with other professionals
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, MS Outlook, Word and Excel
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Desired Education and Experiences
- **Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience in Contracts or Subcontracts management involving Government