Head of Commercial - Canberra, Australia - Leidos

Leidos

Verified Company

Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company Description

The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door.

Our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won't get far using existing ideas.

We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high risk challenges.

Job Description:

Your New Role

This role, as Head of Commercial for two Leidos business lines, will see you responsible for the commercial management and negotiation of several large and complex, new and existing, federal Government programs This position, which is a 6-12 month Maternity leave contract, will see you liaise with the Senior Leadership team and Executive across the enterprise.

You will also be responsible for managing a commercial team.

This role will see you;

Commercial management of large and complex Federal Government program and projects.
Lead advanced contract negotiations, as required;
Provide expert contract and commercial advice on prime and subcontracts;
Developing, articulating and holding contracting positions based upon the contract terms;
Develop contracting strategies including the development of methodology to reduce or mitigate program risk, increase cash flow and increase program profitability.
Identify commercial and contractual issues or opportunities within contracts/subcontracts, and address them in a timely and effective manner.
Support the program/s to maximise program revenue.
Management of commercial team.
Significant stakeholder engagement.
Actively support new business activities to ensure alignment with existing contract and commercial risk assessments for new business.

Qualifications:

About You and What You'll Bring
You bring extensive experience in similar commercial roles either;

Administering, managing and leading commercial aspects of large Government contracts (ASDEFCON experience beneficial);
Establishing and administering changes to complex contracts in a multidisciplinary environment;
Demonstrated experiencing in managing complex stakeholder engagements and effective relationship building
High level of written and oral communication skills.
Extensive experience in drafting, negotiation and review of complex contracts
Team management
Strong business acumen, analytical and problem solving skills.

Applicants will ideally hold a current NV-1 Security Clearance.
Additional Information

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and ideally have a current NV2 security clearance or be eligible to obtain one._
The company's diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer._