World Kinect

Government Contracts Analyst

United Kingdom full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Operations & Logistics Curated
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About the role

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Government Contracts Analyst
UK Based, occasional travel to our London office.

World Fuel is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Government Contracts Analyst to join our Government Solutions team.
In this role, you will support government contracts throughout their lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and coordinating proposal submissions to contract administration, compliance, and customer support. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Logistics, and Finance teams, you will help deliver exceptional service to government customers while supporting business growth and contractual compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in contract administration, bid support, sales operations, customer account management, or commercial coordination who is looking to develop their career within a global organisation.

What You'll Do
Opportunity & Bid Support

Monitor government procurement portals and customer requests to identify relevant opportunities, including RFIs and RFQs.

Maintain opportunity pipelines and support qualification activities.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals, quotations, and tender responses.

Work with internal stakeholders to gather information, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and meet submission deadlines.

Maintain proposal templates and supporting documentation.

Contract Administration & Customer Support

Support the administration of government contracts and customer agreements.

Maintain Blanket Sales Agreements, customer location agreements, and contract records.

Track contract modifications, pricing updates, and customer changes.

Coordinate invoice enquiries and support dispute resolution activities.

Partner with internal teams to investigate and resolve customer issues promptly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Commercial, Global Fuel Logistics, and Financial Operations teams to support contract requirements and service delivery.

Assist the wider Sales Support team during peak tender periods and business-critical activities.

Develop broad business knowledge to support operational continuity and team flexibility.

What We're Looking For

Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

A proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.

Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across teams.

Experience & Qualifications

1-3+ years of experience in contract administration, bid/proposal coordination, sales support, customer operations, project coordination, or a related field.

Experience supporting government contracts, tenders, procurement activities, or regulated industries is advantageous but not required.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Government Relations, or a related discipline preferred.

Technical Skills

Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.

Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar collaboration tools.

Ability to manage documentation and data accurately within structured systems.

Why Join World Fuel?

Opportunity to work with government and public sector customers across a global business.

Exposure to commercial operations, contract management, and proposal support activities.

Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Career progression within a leading global energy, aviation, and fuel solutions organisation.

Occasional travel may be required to the Canary Wharf office.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Government Contracts Analyst role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at World Kinect?
  3. Which of Administration, CRM and Customer Service have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, CRM and Customer Service.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Government Contracts Analyst role at World Kinect. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

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