Subcontracts Administrator

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: No

Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Australia provides the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with through-life support for its fleet of KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft—a derivative of the Airbus A330-200—located at RAAF Amberley. The platform is a trusted and proven asset and the program is continually growing in capability, fleet size and expertise.

We are now seeking an experienced, passionate and suitably qualified Subcontracts Administrator to join the KC-30A Program located at Springfield.

Reporting to the Subcontracts Team Manager, the Subcontracts Administrator will Administers the lifecycle of subcontracts and supplier agreements required to support the businesses specific requirements.

Key duties & responsibilities:

- Maintain and administer the necessary systems for the efficient and effective administration and coordination of existing and new subcontracts and supplier agreements
- Maintain compliance of accurate, objective, traceable and complete records for the company's subcontract and business matters.
- Maintain documented records made between the company and supplier/subcontractors.
- Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and/or services
- Drive continuous improvements for critical program subcontracts arrangements
- Prepares bid packages, analyses and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
- Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to existing subcontracts
- Actively support the development of improvements to policies, procedures, tools and templates that may be necessary to support delivery Program objectives.
- Coordinate necessary systems and tasks to ensure the efficient and effective handling of subcontracts and agreements

Why Northrop Grumman?

As an integral part of the Australian team, you will receive professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Furthermore, you will be joining an inclusive work environment built on innovation and respect, supported by the highest ethical standards.

Our Values represent what is important to us at Northrop Grumman and are integrated into all aspects of our employee experience:

- We do the right thing
- We do what we promise
- We commit to shared success
- We pioneer

What do we offer in return?
- Professional Development Support - further education, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training including LinkedIn Learning and SkillSoft
- Up to 2 weeks additional purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- WellbeiNG Program
- Employee Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field of study
- Knowledge and experience in a subcontract administration complex capital asset environment
- Proven strength in negotiation, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Must be an Australian citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining an Australian Defence Security clearance

Desired experience
- Experience with Department of Defence ASDEFCON requirements working within a Defence sustainment organisation
- Knowledge and experience of Export/Import and Compliance Controls

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.