Job Title: Principal Commercial Officer



Business Pillar: Cyber, Space & training

Location: Harlow / Remote



The successful candidate shall have experience in leading the commercial elements of low-med value programmes and be able to work without appreciable direction and exercise some latitude in determining the approach to contract management considering the commercial risks.

The main duties include;

• Preparation of Contract management strategies and plans at Business Area and Programme level
• Development of innovative Contract solutions in support of responses to Requests for Proposal, Change Requests and Task Orders
• Negotiation of standard and non-standard Contract agreements and changes
• Identifies and manages risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with customers and other project team members
• Administration of complex due diligence activity
• Responsible for programme financial performance
• Responsible for Contract compliance and performance
• Responsible for delivery and invoicing of goods and services
• Maintenance of records
• Functional representative at customer and internal reviews including Gates, MRBs and EACs
• Produces business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews
• Participates in/leads cross-functional improvement activity
• Company representative at customer meetings
• Responsible for maintaining customer relationships
• Supports relationship management initiatives
• customer relationship management including working in an ISO 44001 (previously BS 11000) environment

In order to be successful in this role the individual must display behaviours that include;

• a positive attitude
• a self-starting initiative
• constantly upholding high ethics and integrity values
• a diverse and inclusive mind-set
• building trust with other team members and internal and external stakeholders
• inspiring others to the point that others are motivated in following you
• making decisions with confidence
• encouraging innovation by looking at what is possible whilst asking the right questions and observing.

It is desirable that the individual shall have;

• experience in a commercial or contracts role
• Worked in collaborative environments
• negotiated small and medium value contracts
• dealt with Customers from different global locations and cultures including the UK Ministry of Defence
• drafted and negotiated multiple different types of agreement
• worked in teams with flexible working arrangements
• a good understanding of contract life cycle management
• experience in dispute resolution

About Raytheon:


Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets.
Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cyber security solutions.
With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.
Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), D&I council, Reservist Network etc. and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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, age or any other federally protected class.