Develop & obtain subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services;
Prepare request for proposal, conducts suppliers' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts;
Negotiate and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts;
Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution (cost, schedule, technical, quality) and full integration of the subcontract work scope within the program, e.g. proposals, negotiations, contract execution, etc.;
Work in collaboration with other functions such as Program Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership and Operations;
Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of company legal terms and conditions;
Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent requirements to protect company's IP and patents;
Work closely with Trade Compliance and provide guidance and support to the Program(s) related to correct document markings (i.e. Export Controlled, Proprietary Information, ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods etc.);
Able to work directly with Technical Team(s) to identify processes, requirements, Statement of Works improvements and propose changes, to include Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies with possible cost savings/avoidance;
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Administration, or Project Management and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or relevant/equivalent work experience.
Strong negotiation skills required;
Relevant experience in aerospace, subcontracting and terms and conditions;
Experience with trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, etc.);
Knowledge of industrial and technological benefits policy and value proposition;
Experience with the Government of Canada's Controlled Goods and Contract Security Programs;
Experience with international and commercial contracts of subcontractors;
Experience with FAR and DFAR, including the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) will be considered an asset.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
