Mission freelance Commercial Manager - QDC - SC Cleared - Hybrid

Commercial Manager - QDC - Hybrid

Must have an Active SC Clearance

The Commercial Manager will work closely with Legal, Commercial, Sales, Delivery, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure contractual obligations are effectively managed while minimising legal and commercial exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualified Defence Contract (QDC) single source contract management and negotiations.
Prepare Statements of Work and contractual documentation for governance approval.
Construct overall QDC deal structures alongside internal stakeholders and Legal & Commercial teams.
Provide QDC cross training and guidance to internal commercial managers.
Collaborate with delivery and operational teams to support strategic business goals.
Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance procedures.
Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders and contractual agreements.
Support BAU contract management activities and customer reporting requirements.
Participate in customer meetings and governance forums.
Ensure all contractual changes and proposals are reviewed in line with DOFA and Legal & Commercial requirements.
Support dispute management, delay resolution and negotiation strategy development.

Skills and Experience Required

Strong experience within Commercial Management and contract governance environments.
Proven experience managing QDC and single source defence contracts.
Strong understanding of contractual negotiations and delivery frameworks.
Knowledge of IT law, GDPR and commercial legislation.
Strong stakeholder management and communication capability.
Experience working within secure, regulated or defence environments.
Ability to manage contractual risk, governance and compliance activities effectively.

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Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.