About this role
Company Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.
Job Description
As a professional Commercial Officer, you will work within the Commercial Team leading on contract management of multiple programmes, customer engagement, systems management and commercial aspects of quotations.
In the role you will:
- Manage commercial agreements, including review, vetting, and execution of business contracts, NDAs, and licenses.
- Prepare tender approval packs and lead commercial aspects of internal gate reviews
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers on commercial and contractual matters, developing and maintaining strong relationships
- Lead contract negotiations, implementation, and change proposals to minimise liabilities and maximise opportunities.
- Identify, monitor, and manage commercial risks, working proactively to mitigate issues and capitalise on potential opportunities
- Support internal teams and initiatives, including offset and industrial participation obligations, dispute resolution, and claims management
- Ensure timely and accurate input of commercial data into company information systems and databases
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the commercial function
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of terms and conditions and contractual law
- Contract management and customer relationship management experience and able to discuss and resolve moderately complex issues
- Able to offer flexible solutions to commercial challenges for current and future opportunities
- Awareness of commercial and contract management processes
- Able to identify and manage commercial risk
- Demonstrable drive for change
- MoD/ Defence contracting experience is desirable
Additional Information
This role has a salary of between £32,800 - £41,000, depending on experience, plus our flexible benefits package.
We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
- A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
- A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
- A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks
Other facts
About General Dynamics Missions System International
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- The Commercial Officer will manage commercial agreements, including the review and execution of contracts, and act as the primary point of contact for customers on commercial matters. They will also lead contract negotiations and identify commercial risks while supporting internal teams.
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