Senior Specialist, Contract Change

​​​​​SENIOR SPECIALIST, CONTRACT CHANGE

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

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The Senior Specialist for Contract Change is accountable for supporting key aspects of the contract management lifecycle including development, compliance, maintenance, and change with focus on three main areas for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC):

1. Change Management - Facilitate and support the CSC Project team for proposed changes to the Prime Contract and corresponding Subcontract requirements for the CSC contract change process, including the introduction of all new work into the Prime Statement of Work (SOW) and Subcontractor SOW.

2. Requirements Management - Provide support and guidance to the CSC Project team to effectively implement CSC strategy to manage and maintain, using IBM DOORS, the work requirements and traceability of ISI's Prime SOW requirements to all ISI subcontractor SOWs, including the requirements of the procurement packages used to bring CSC suppliers on contract.

3. Process Improvement - Utilize programming language and intelligence tools to automate and streamline operations.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (e.g. Business, Law, Engineering) or equivalent years of professional experience.
• Experience: 5+ years in contract management, project management, or configuration management.
• Professional knowledge of complex contracting, preferably construction or manufacturing environments or Defence industry.
• Familiarity with the shipbuilding industry and defense/government contracts would be considered an asset.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CSC Contract Change Proposal (CCP) process, including administrative support and review of CCP submissions through to the Contract Change Board with final approval from the customer.
• Review of Subcontractor's Change Order Proposals (COPs), including the incorporation of Engineering Change Proposals into the overall change process to ensure alignment.
• Support to CSC PM team to ensure impact assessments completed for proposed changes are comprehensive.
• Manage the administration and maintenance of the Prime Contract and Subcontract SOWs within Project tool, IBM DOORS, including the execution of all COPs/CCPs while maintaining traceability between the SOW and all Contract artefacts.
• Provide support to the wider Supply Chain, Commercial and Contracts function in the development of process improvement solutions that make use of Excel/VBA, or similar programming to automate procedures, processes and reports.

What We Offer:
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@irvingshipbuilding.com.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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