Senior Contracts Specialist at Northrop Grumman

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contracts Management, New Business Contract Development, Implementation, Strategic Thinking, Risk-Based Advice, Conflict Resolution, Claims Resolution, Proposal Planning, Bid Response, Defence Contracting, DEFCON Exposure, Communication

Industry

Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Are you a contracts professional who thrives in the grey? Do you see opportunities where others see roadblocks? Northrop Grumman is on the hunt to find a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead new business contract development/implementation for some of the most critical defence programs in Australia. Including Superhornet sustainment, Space Capability and Advanced Weapons Systems. This isn’t a box ticking role. This is for the strategic thinker. The calculated risktaker, the commercial mind who can operate with autonomy and influence outcomes. What you’ll be doing: Navigating ambiguity and thinking strategically in grey space environments. Support and provide input as required into gate activities. Lead and support the resolution of contractual conflicts, claims and issues. Provide sound, risk-based advice and input at all stages of the capture activities including proposal planning, NGA solution development, and bid response. What we Offer: 18 weeks paid parental leave. Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs. 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave. Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs. Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option. Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need: Ability to obtain and hold a AGSVA security clearance. Tertiary education in Law or business, or equivalent experience. Strong defence contracting experience (DEFCON exposure is highly regarded) Collaborative, outgoing and confident communicator. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Taylor.Smith@au.ngc.com As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

The specialist will lead new business contract development and implementation for critical Australian defense programs, including Superhornet sustainment and Advanced Weapons Systems. Key duties involve navigating ambiguity, providing risk-based advice during capture activities, and leading the resolution of contractual conflicts and claims.