Defence Commercial Advisor: Bids & Contracts

Babcock International; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme with employer match

Employee share scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Wellbeing and volunteering support

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Commercial Advisor to support defence and security programmes including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, communications and weapons handling solutions. You will join a collaborative commercial team, contributing to bids, contracts and negotiations while gaining exposure to complex defence contracts.

Day-to-day responsibilities include tender support, contract review, risk mitigation and stakeholder liaison, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days onsite, 2

Qualifications

• Experience supporting contract management and bids.
• Understanding of commercial terms and business agreements.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities across bids, tenders and opportunities.
• Prepare and review tender and bid submissions to ensure commercial compliance.
• Draft and review contractual documents, including NDAs and standard terms and conditions.
• Identify commercial risks and supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders on commercial matters and supporting negotiations.

Skills

Contract management

Bid management

Commercial activities

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Degree in law, business, or related discipline

Professional body membership (CIPS or World Commerce and Contracting)

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Commercial Advisor to support defence and security programmes including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, communications and weapons handling solutions. You will join a collaborative commercial team, contributing to bids, contracts and negotiations while gaining exposure to complex defence contracts.

Day-to-day responsibilities include tender support, contract review, risk mitigation and stakeholder liaison, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days onsite, 2