Contracts Manager

**Requisition ID: R10086708**:

- **Category**:Business Management**Location**:
***Amberley, Queensland, AUS | Springfield Central, Queensland, AUS +1 more- **Citizenship Required**:Australia Citizenship
- **Clearance Type**: Secret (NV1)
- **Telecommute**:Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- **Travel Required**:Yes, 25% of the Time
- **Positions Available**:1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We’re building something special here in Australia. Committed to safeguarding our Country’s future by solving the toughest problems in Aeronautics, Space and Mission Systems, we’re investing in our business, growing our capabilities and nurturing a great reputation as the place to be in Defence. ‘Defining Possible’ is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that’s as relevant for our people as for our customers.

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

**Your Role**

Your focus will be to work collaboratively with our Program Manager to ensure a strong relationship with a range of stakeholders is maintained. As the central resource on all contract matters, you will be accountable to provide dependable contract advice and support to all levels of the Program. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on varied commercial topics impacting contract performance will be important. And, key to success will be ensuring consistent best practices in contract administration and effective compliance are upheld.

**About You**

We’re looking for a goal-focused manager who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You will be an excellent communicator, used to engaging internal teams and external stakeholders on a broad range of commercial topics and comfortable thinking on your feet. So exceptional organisational and time management skills balanced with flexibility and the ability to work independently are vital. A high attention to detail is of course a must.

Your relevant tertiary qualification (eg Business, Law, Procurement, Supply Chain) will be supported by a background in contract law or contract management, preferably in a similar role within Defence/Defence Industry and supported by ASDEFCON familiarity.

**What we Offer**

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
- Purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program

We’re building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. Join us and see What’s Your Possible.

**Everyone Matters**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens able to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (NV1). International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

This position reports to Amberley, Queensland, AUS, however, this position can also be worked from Springfield Central, Queensland, Queensland, AUS.