Contract Specialist

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Your Role:

As a Contracts Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to provide contract support to our Programs that deliver to our Defence customers. Working within the broader NGA Contracts team and under guidance from the Commercial Manager Sustainment Programs, the role will be responsible for assisting in the completion and delivery of key contract actions, supporting Program adherence to contract requirements, and working in compliance with NGA policies and procedures.

You will also have accountability for:

• Establishing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of Program contracts as required to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Coordinating and contributing towards the development, review and submission of Contract deliverables.
• Leading the development and approval for the submission of Ad-hoc Services proposals.
• Leading the development and seeking approval for Contract Change Proposals on an as required basis.
• Communicating with customers including drafting letters and attendance at key meetings.
• Supporting NGA's approach to the delivery of contract services including compliance with International Trade Controls and the protection of Intellectual Property.
• Ensuring the contract is up to date, reflecting the current amendment status.
• Effective administrative control of contracts through:
  • Maintaining contract management registers and tools, and
  • General administration of the contract related materials
• Preparing reports and correspondence items to a high quality and in a timely manner.
• Scheduling and organising meetings, preparing meeting agendas and recording actions.
• Assisting other activities and tasks as directed by Program Managers or the Commercial Manager Sustainment Programs.
• Contributing to the review and assessment requirements of Program contracts.
• Ad-hoc requests across the contracts function within NGA supporting multiple Programs

About You:

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and correspondence items accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with corporate policies and procedures.
• Commercially astute with a relevant tertiary qualification in Business and/or Law
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a contract administration or similar role.
• Experience with the Department of Defence or Defence Industry is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience working with ASDEFCON contracts is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team. 
• Strong computer literacy including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products in particular Microsoft Word and Excel

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day fortnights, volunteer leave, 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

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. 

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

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

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