Government Contracts Specialist

• Shape and implement contract management strategy and best practice across a portfolio of UK Government contracts, including Central and Local Government, the NHS, Defence, and Law Enforcement
• Day-to-day operational management of existing contracts, including negotiating, drafting, and closing-out contracts, contract variations, and SOWs, and ensuring prompt invoicing and payments
• Tracking and reporting on compliance with contract requirements, as well as guiding internal stakeholders and subcontractors on maintaining compliance and resolving any deficiencies
• Practitioner of the entire procurement lifecycle for new and existing opportunities, including the preparation and management of quotes, ROMs, proposals, contracts, and SOWs in the company’s capacity as either a Prime or Subcontractor, with a close eye for the details
• Build and manage relationships with customers, subcontractors, engineering teams, senior leaders, and other stakeholders, including UK Government procurement office representatives
• Stay up to date on relevant procurement frameworks, with the ability to quickly learn new frameworks as required
• Assist in the strategy development for new business opportunities and orient around short-term and/or long-term goals

• 4+ years of government contracting and contract management experience, either within UK Government, industry, or both
• Understanding of and experience with UK Government procurement practices and policies, including utilisation of Crown Commercial Services frameworks, the Model Services Contract, and the Mid-Tier Contract, as well as Ministry of Defence (MoD)
• Availability outside of standard business hours as needed to handle urgent and time-sensitive team matters

• Familiarity with software licensing and services pricing models to generate creative pricing concepts, combined with the ability to describe, defend, and negotiate them in customer settings
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and complex environment managing multiple priorities, working collaboratively and flexibly with a wide range of stakeholders across the buy-side and supply-side ecosystem
• Capable of leading actions to closure with project management skills to achieve desired outcomes and meet deadlines
• A detail-oriented mindset in all daily activities—critical for maintaining intricate knowledge of contracts portfolio
• strong organisational skills to navigate our fast-paced nature
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively and flexibly with teams across the business to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to construct and use financial models to inform contracting decisions, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel

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