DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 80 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Contracts the Senior Contracts Specialist will be responsible for administration and monitoring or contract performance on government and commercial contracts. This position is based in Halifax at our Bedford, NS location and reports on-site for day-to-day work.

As Senior Contracts Specialist, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of contracts within the organization. This includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, while minimizing risks and aligning contracts with business goals Responsible for developing and maintaining strong business relationship with both internal and external stakeholders Responsible for reviewing contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmation, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments/ modifications and incorporating changes Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, customer specifications and requirements, identifies risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions and provides contractual advice, guidance and support to the contract lead/program and operations managers Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions Conducts fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings, cash collections and closeout activities Proposal preparation for customer requirements Prepares and analyzes moderately complex price proposals Negotiates standard terms and conditions  Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture Qualifications Possession of a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration/Finance or related field of study from a recognized post secondary institution or equivalent years of experience A minimum of five (5) years of contracts administration experience in a related industry Thorough knowledge of government procurement policy and contract principles  Experience in the administration of complex, high value contracts/subcontracts Proficiency in PC tools (Microsoft Suite, Internet searches, Material Resource Planning Systems) Deltek Costpoint experience preferred but not essential Ability to efficiently organize and maintain complex contractual files Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Effective team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to interface well with people of different disciplines and levels Expected to work with minimal supervision (Self Starter/Quick learner) Benefits of working with DRS Canada A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology Compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance (9/80 schedule) Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning Maternity and Parental leave top-up Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
 

About DRS Pivotal Power 

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group. 

 

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.   

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers.  

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