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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, Contracts Ref # : 16028Waterdown, Ontario 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 electro-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.

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 required
• Perform or coordinate Order Entry tasks in Infor ERP system
• Analysis and reporting of large amounts of data from MRP reports
• Handle and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements ensuring compliance and proper documentation
• Completion of Representations and Certifications, as required by the business
• Support to document management in TeamCentre
• Review 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 conditions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, and drive to solve problems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlines
• Team player attitude with a high sense of urgency to respond to time-sensitive issues
• Fast learner of new skills and information, open minded and pragmatic, adaptable to change
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset

Desired Education and Experiences

• Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts management involving Government contracts
• Requires 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 preferred
• Working knowledge of SQL, databases, application troubleshooting beneficial
• Experience with TeamCentre for document management
• Bachelor’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.