Junior – Intermediate Contracts Officer

Job Description

We are currently looking for an Junior - Intermediate Contracts Officer to join our Subcontracts team. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with projects on inquiries related to commercial terms and subcontracts support. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the initial project phase by managing NDAs, bailment agreements, and collateral agreements.
• Contribute to bid opportunity support by conducting due diligence investigations and collecting essential data.
• Work with management guidance to develop major subcontract elements in our commercial responses.
• Analyze facts, negotiate, and manage changes and closeouts under supervision.
• Develop negotiation strategies and validate financial and legal data.
• Act as a company spokesperson on commercial matters, summarizing final positions with minimal oversight.
• Produce commercial summary reviews of program status using various sources.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and vendors.
• Provide input on tools and reports for Commercial Services, and collaborate with other groups to enhance relationships, resolve issues, and contribute to the development of new processes and procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks and supporting the business and program teams with routine duties.
• Work proactively to anticipate commercial needs, identify challenges, and implement solutions with minimal supervision.

This position follows a Hybrid working model. There will be a mix of at-home and on-site work, with an expectation of in office attendance 3 days a week to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree with preference for degree in Business, Commerce, Law.
• Strong people skills with ability to build strong relationships with all levels of employees across the organization.
• Strong analytical and research abilities with a solid attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills to support internal and external clients and key decision makers.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise, and professional communications.
• Firsthand experience with MS Office applications.

Nice to have:

• 1+ year of relevant experience, or strong co-op/internship exposure
• Knowledge of Canada’s Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual.
• Familiar with intellectual property concepts and practices.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.