Bids and Contracts Consultant

About Us

Are you ready to shape how cutting‑edge technologies are positioned, understood, and adopted by real markets? At Venture One, we build ventures and commercialize breakthrough technologies emerging from advanced research. Our focus spans Aerospace and Space, Security and Defense, Sustainability, Environment and Energy, and Transportation, with technologies across Cryptography, Secure Systems, Directed Energy, Advanced Materials, Autonomous Systems, and more.

The Bids and Contracts manager is responsible for end‑to‑end commercial management of bids, commercial proposals, and contract development for Venture One’s advanced technology, IP‑led, services, and integrated solution offerings. The role ensures all deals are commercially viable, policy‑compliant, risk‑managed, and margin protective, while supporting business growth across government and strategic customers.

This is a 12‑month contract position.

• Lead the end‑to‑end process for RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and direct negotiations.
• Own pricing strategy, cost build‑ups, margin structuring, and commercial assumptions.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Technical, Finance, Legal, and Delivery teams to submit compliant, competitive bids.

• Develop and validate pricing models for projects, IP licensing, managed services, etc.
• Ensure compliance with pricing policies, minimum margin thresholds, and approval authorities.

• Prepare clear and executable technical and commercial proposals covering pricing, payment terms, milestones, technical scope, schedules, assumptions, exclusions, and change control mechanisms.
• Support senior management approvals with commercial summaries and financial analysis.

• Lead commercial contract structuring in collaboration with Business development and Legal.
• Own commercial terms including pricing mechanisms, payment milestones, indexation, and change management.
• Participate in customer and partner negotiations within approved commercial parameters.

• Identify and mitigate commercial, financial, and contractual risks.
• Coordinate the IP due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for the project along with legal, technical and Business development team.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

• 8–12+ years’ experience in commercial management, pricing, contracts, or bid management
• Strong expertise in pricing, costing, margin management, and financial modelling
• Experience in technology, engineering, consulting, or government‑facing environments preferred
• Solid understanding of commercial contracts and negotiation
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Law, or related field

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Venture One? If you're a visionary with a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you. To apply, please send your resume detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

At Venture One, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Join us in shaping the future of business. Apply today and let's venture into a world of possibilities together!