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 provides avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. 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
Senior Commercial Officer – you will work within the Commercial Team supporting our Mission Systems Air and Naval business unit.
The role will require a highly motivated individual who can work within multi‑function bid teams, lead and support on commercial aspects of the bids, including providing a clear and compelling commercial strategy in support of business winning.
Responsibilities include leading on contract management of multiple programmes and projects, customer engagement, systems maintenance (Oracle) and change‑management quotations/contract acceptance/dispatch/invoicing.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable contract drafting experience
* Knowledge of terms and conditions and contractual law
* Contract management and customer relationship management experience and ability to discuss and resolve complex issues
* Effective communicator, both written and oral, with good interpersonal skills
* Ability to offer flexible solutions to commercial challenges for current and future opportunities
* Awareness of commercial and contract management processes and procedures with an ability to generate audit trails and present approvals to management
* Self‑motivated and flexible with good organisational skills
* Highly computer literate
* Ability to identify and influence team members in managing commercial risk
* Demonstrable drive for change
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Desired Experience (not essential)
* UK MoD contracting experience
* Knowledge and understanding of Single Source Regulation Office (SSRO)
Additional Information
Salary ranges from £43,000 to £54,000 depending on experience, plus a flexible benefits package.
Work is hybrid, typically 3 days in office per week, with the option to work fully from home.
Benefits include a compressed nine‑day fortnight for every other Friday off, a personalised career development plan, and recognition of contributions 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!
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 disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful or 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.
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