Commercial Officer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce has been awarded significant USG development programs and is looking for experienced Contract Officers to join their team of contracting professionals to support the administration of these key programs. The Contracts team plays a critical role in enabling new business growth while mitigating risk. The role involves understanding the business and shaping the contractual framework to balance risk and reward across diverse customers and partners. As a Contracts Officer within Defence, you will support existing contracts and growth opportunities, including developing compliant proposals, negotiating and securing contracts, and contract administration. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior management and executive teams within Rolls-Royce and the customer community. Due to the customer-facing nature of this role, there may be demands for work outside normal core hours, and the position could involve travel, sometimes at short notice.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing.
Collaborates well in a team environment, building relationships across the business and effectively influencing other areas and corporate functions.
Sound business and commercial acumen including the ability to interpret contractual issues and understand the commercial components of deals (e.g. pricing & negotiation levers) and how to influence them.
Previous USG contracting and FMS experience including responsibility for managing a substantive customer / supplier / partner relationship.
Associates’ degree and 4+ years’ experience with contract management and administrative duties, OR; Bachelors’ degree and 2+ years’ experience with contract management and administrative duties, OR; Masters' degree and 0+ years' experience with contract management and administrative duties, OR; PhD and 0+ years' experience with contract management and administrative duties, In lieu of a degree, 6 + years' experience with contract management and administrative duties.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Proposal Development Experience
Experience with government contracts
Proven good interpersonal and organization skills.
Proven good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated track record of meeting personal objectives and working within demanding timescales.

Responsibilities

Develop contractual solutions and strategies for complex issues (both in the win-business and contract management phases) using relevant processes and procedures.
Draft and negotiate contract terms with customers using appropriate techniques and strategies.
Identify potential risks and liabilities in concepts, proposals and contracts and implement appropriate means to manage these throughout the contract lifecycle.
Lead activities and support others in the team with your supportive coaching style.