Senior Contracts Manager

Leidos ,
Bristol, Bristol
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: Leidos are a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join or Logistics Programme to help with the commissioning of contracts. This will initially be a 6 month fixed term contract reporting to the Head of Contracts for the programme. Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Primarily supporting fast paced change proposals within a dedicated project team * Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions * Prepares and reviews change proposals taking through appropriate governance * Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of the change are clear to all stakeholders * * Supports Head of Contracts with contractual interactions with the Customer * Review, scrutinize, and develop operational process flows * 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 * Prepare responses to queries by undertaking customs, excise, or export controls technical research * Knowledge and understanding of, and experience in implementing UK export controls (Military and Dual Use) trade procedures and documentation * Knowledge and understanding of, and experience in implementing, US export controls (ITAR and EAR) trade procedures and documentation * Keeps appraised of matters affecting trade compliance requirements * Must be a working manager, taking 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 the risks, resolve the issues and capitalize on the opportunities, and will be willing to cross functional lines to provide support to the programme leadership team when and where needed * Support role in 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 Key Result Areas: * Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation of the contract * Strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status * Assist with preparation of contract change proposals * Assist with preparation of international trade compliance reporting * Prepare responses to queries by undertaking customs, excise, or export controls technical research Support implementation of a number of different projects at any one time * Knowledge and understanding of, and experience in implementing UK export controls (Military and Dual Use) and US export controls (ITAR and EAR) trade procedures and documentation What do we do for you? We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: * Contributory Pension Scheme * 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) * Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, and cycle to work scheme) External Referral Bonus:Ineligible Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required: Other Clearance Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Requisition Category: Professional Job Family: Contracts

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