Description
As a Government Contracts Specialist, you will enable Palantir to navigate the UK Government procurement lifecycle and address contractual obligations. You will collaborate with partners in Business Development, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Sales, and Leadership to provide knowledge and insights into the government contracting process. Your tasks will include managing contracts, implementing procurement strategies, building relationships, and pushing deals across the finish line.
Core responsibilities include shaping and implementing contract management strategy, day-to-day operational management of existing contracts, tracking and reporting on compliance, and guiding internal stakeholders and subcontractors on maintaining compliance. You will also be responsible for practitioner of the entire procurement lifecycle for new and existing opportunities, including the preparation and management of quotes, ROMs, proposals, contracts, and SOWs.
Additionally, you will build and manage relationships with customers, subcontractors, engineering teams, senior leaders, and other stakeholders, including UK Government procurement office representatives. You will stay up to date on relevant procurement frameworks and assist in the strategy development for new business opportunities.
What we value includes familiarity with software licensing and services pricing models, comfort working in a fast-paced and complex environment, and ability to lead actions to closure with project management skills. You should have strong oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
What we require includes 4+ years of government contracting and contract management experience, understanding of and experience with UK Government procurement practices and policies, and availability outside of standard business hours as needed.