Senior Contracts Management Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-03-27 • Country: Canada • Location: Calgary, AB 21992

Senior Contracts Management Specialist – responsible for managing and overseeing contracts/subcontracts across their lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage a variety of agreements (customer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, PIAs) throughout their lifecycle.
• Act as point of contact to Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Authority for interpretation, amendments, and customer commitments on defense contracts.
• Serve as the direct point of contact with suppliers for interpretation, amendments, and supplier commitments on assigned subcontracts.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of contract proposals, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
• Translate prime contract requirements into subcontracts, ensuring alignment with terms, pricing, acceptance criteria, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Track contract performance, manage modifications, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts, including terms, statements of work, and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations (Transportation, Import/Export, ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods, Occupational Health & Safety).
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual risks; develop risk mitigation strategies for management consideration.
• Advise program teams on contractual obligations, deliverables, and performance metrics (financial, technical, schedule).
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes or performance issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful contract execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (program management, finance, legal, supply chain) to align contract terms with program objectives.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, capabilities, and performance to ensure alignment with program requirements.
• Support proposal development by reviewing and analyzing solicitation requirements and preparing compliant proposals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices for contract/subcontract management, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of subcontracting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent training/experience).
• At least 7 years of experience in contract management, negotiation, or administration.
• Strong knowledge of contractual terms, business law, and compliance regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contractual documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially advanced Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workloads with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of the defence industry and associated regulations (ITAR/EAR/Controlled Goods) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction project requirements and compliance standards, including risk mitigation strategies, is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of resolving disputes and fostering collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and relevant clearances for controlled goods.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with scheduled onsite days.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement savings program.
• Tuition assistance through the Employee Scholar Program.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement).

Salary range: 78,000 CAD – 122,850 CAD (good faith estimate representing all experience levels).

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, applicants requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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