At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better training…everyday…across the globe.
As an employee of PLEXSYS, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of complex defence programmes. This role will lead commercial and contractual activities across both government (B2G) and industry (B2B) customers, ensuring agreements are compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with business objectives.
This position reports to the Corporate VP of Finance and works closely with, and is supported by, the corporate Commercial Contracts team to ensure consistency and compliance across all commercial activities.
You will also be responsible for managing export control compliance, including ITAR, EAR, and UK Export Regulations, and will serve as the primary commercial interface with customers and partners.
Key Responsibilties:
* Lead commercial and contractual support across B2G and B2B engagements
* Ensure adherence to MOD frameworks and subcontracting processes
* Negotiate and draft a range of complex commercial agreements
* Maintain compliance with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR, UK Export Control Order)
* Act as the primary commercial point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams
* Collaborate with the corporate Commercial Contracts team to align on best practices and risk management
* Develop contractual related policy, procedures, and documents as requested and in conjunction with corporate Commercial Contracts team to meet compliance requirements
What we’re looking for:
* Strong experience in defence contracting, including both government and industry customers
* Solid understanding of MOD frameworks and subcontracting practices
* Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements
* Strong working knowledge of export controls (ITAR, EAR, UK legislation)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* SC clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
What we offer:
* £65,000 – £80,000, depending on experience
* A role supporting critical defence projects with varied commercial responsibilities
* Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of a hybrid schedule
* Collaborative team environment within a growing defence organisation
To apply for this opportunity, please visit: https://plexsys.bamboohr.com/careers/353