Senior Contracts Manager - 2 Year FTC
Posted 6 hours 28 minutes ago by Leidos
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Duration: 2 year fixed term contract (FTC)
Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for Leidos Innovations UK Ltd in the UK Defence portfolio working on accounts with the Ministry of Defence. Assists and reports directly to the Contracts & Supply Chain Director.
Main Duties and Responsibilities- Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions
- Experienced in MOD contracting
- Leads on contractual interactions with the Customer
- Leads on identification and preparation of contract change proposals
- Review, scrutinize, and develop operational process flows
- Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties
- Ensure that all stakeholders, such as administration, operations, and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the customer commercial/contracts team
- Take an active role in the performance of the contract and proactively working to identify risks, issues and opportunities, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks, resolve issues and capitalize on opportunities, and will be willing to cross functional lines to provide support to the programme leadership team when and where needed
- Regular intensive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual technical and financial governance meetings in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally, with technical staff, peers, and management as well as externally, with customers, regulators and others
- Strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Liaison with other Leidos operating units and corporate departments where applicable
- Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent
- Substantial experience including experience managing large programmes/contracts employing complex business models
- Master's degree in business or a related field
- Experience managing and negotiating contracts with UK Government or Ministry of Defence
- BPSS Pre-screening required to start
- SC required for the role
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
- Flexible Working Scheme
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Pay Range£58,400.00 - £74,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.