Sr. Contract Specialist

Position Summary: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.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.Qualifications & Experience:· 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.Experience· 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.