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A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4 000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission - bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.\nAre you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!\nWe’re on the hunt for aContract Specialist on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.\nResponsibilities\nAct as the day to day advisor to the Business Development and Program Management team on contractual matters related to commercial transactions applicable to the Satellite Systems business unit\nNegotiate, draft, review and execute agreements with both commercial and government counterparties\nProvide thorough and timely review/management briefings of documents drafted by other parties identifying, evaluating and mitigating liability and risk exposure to MDA\nAdminister customer and subcontractor agreements throughout the life of the contract, including change order management, amendments, claims, and inputting customer contracts into the ERP system\nProvide support to the proposal team, including review of all aspects of the request for proposal, responding to terms and conditions, and proposal submission\nEnsure that commercial transactions of the business are managed in a manner consistent with the relevant contractual obligations\nSupport the creation, revision, and implementation of policies, processes and tools related to the origination, drafting, negotiation, signing and subsequent administration of complex commercial transactions\nSuch other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Director or Manager of Contracts and Subcontracts\nWork Experience requirements\n4 to 8 years’ experience as a contracts/transactional professional within the aerospace, defense or high-technology industries, with experience in drafting, negotiating and managing complex and high profile transactions with both commercial and government entities. Previous experience working as a contracts/transactional professional with or within a public company is an asset\nStrong communication and presentation skills with ability to interact with personnel at all levels\nStrong business judgment\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build strong working relationships across the organization\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to details and thoroughness\nExcellent organizational skills, effectively managing priorities while meeting timelines\nExcellent team player\nEligible to qualify for Controlled Goods Program and NATO Secret security clearances\nBilingualism (French/English) is preferred (Contact with customers outside Quebec to prepare contracts in English)\nEducation requirements\nPost secondary degree in business, law, or engineering from a recognized university\n#LI-PP1 #LI-DM1 #IND1 #SP\nSpecial Considerations:\nSuccessful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nWe’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.\nWe have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.\nMDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.\nMDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. 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