Description Contracts Specialist Location: Commutable to one our Farnborough, Whiteley or Bristol offices (1-2 days a week) If you have proven contract drafting skills and contract change management experience in a fast paced environment, then we would love to hear from you Role Overview: We are looking for a Contracts Specialist for the National Security and Defence area of Leidos Innovations UK.The role holder will assist and report directly to Head of Contracts / Commercial Director. Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions as the lead for existing contracts with key customers - Scrutinise and govern contract change proposals; provide high quality contract drafting and negotiate proposals through to signature - Manage and draft customer communications in support of programme delivery - Lead the commercial evaluation and preparation of contract change proposals - Lead contractual interactions with the Customer - Represents the Contracts team at customer meetings, being able to where necessary present to the Customer and advise on the status of contractual issues and resolution - Own the contract management and contract compliance activities for the programme - Proactively manage customer disputes and complaints - Provide timely commercial advice to project and delivery teams in support of management and delivery of the programme - Review, scrutinize, and develop operational process flows - Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties - Ensurethat 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 - Must be able to 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 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 - Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally, with technical staff, peers, and management as well as externally, with customers, regulators and others - Good level of understanding 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 Skills Required: - Extensive experience of managing commercial and contractual elements of a contract change pipeline- including scope definition, pricing strategy, risk evaluation and allocation, managing queries and disputes in the delivery phase - Extensive experience of in-life contract management and contract compliance - Strong interpersonal, organisational skills are essential - Ability to multi-task, in a pressurised environment is also essential - Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation of the contract - Strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status - Strong negotiator - Strong collaborator - Commercially astute - High attention to detail Clearance Requirements: - Clearance to Start SC HO - Clearance for RoleSC HO - UK National due to programme requirements Discover, inspire, and grow with Leidos UK. Apply today What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. 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 - 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) - Dynamic Working (http://www.leidos.com/sites/g/files/zoouby166/files/2022-02/UK-dynamic-working-brochure.pdf) Commitment to Diversity: 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. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE (http://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe) - we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is 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. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Original Posting Date: 2024-07-31 While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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. Featuredjob REQNUMBER: R-00140457-OTHLOC-2992 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.