Commercial Manager

Jobtailor

Canberra

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Canberra is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of large, complex defence programs under one or multiple business lines. You will manage day‑to‑day commercial activities for Federal Government programs and provide expert commercial and contractual advice across prime contracts and subcontracts.

Develop contracting positions in line with contract terms, create contracting strategies to mitigate risk, improve cash flow and profitability, and

Qualifications

Experience leading and managing commercial aspects of large Government contracts.
Experience establishing, managing and implementing contract changes within multidisciplinary environments.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across commercial activities.
Australian Citizen.
Current Baseline security clearance.
Willingness to uplift to a TSPV security clearance.
May need to meet ITAR requirements.
Dual nationality, permanent residency or former nationality of certain countries may be subject to ITAR limitations.

Responsibilities

Manage the commercial management of large Government contracts under one or more business lines.
Manage day-to-day commercial activities for large, complex Federal Government programs.
Provide expert commercial and contractual advice across prime contracts and subcontracts.
Develop contracting positions aligned with contract terms.
Create and implement contracting strategies to mitigate risk, improve cash flow and enhance program profitability.
Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues.
Lead or support negotiations and proposal development for new scope or contract changes.
Contribute to broader commercial and procurement initiatives within the organisation.

Skills

Commercial Management of Defence

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Relationship Management

ITAR Compliance

Security Clearance Management

Job description

Manage the commercial management of large and complex defence programs under one or multiple business lines
Manage day-to-day commercial activities for large, complex Federal Government programs
Provide expert commercial and contractual advice across prime contracts and subcontracts
Develop and maintain contracting positions aligned with contract terms
Create and implement contracting strategies to mitigate risk, improve cash flow and enhance program profitability
Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues
Lead or support negotiations and proposal development for new scope or contract changes
Contribute to broader commercial and procurement initiatives within the organisation

Requirements

Experience leading and managing commercial aspects of large Government contracts
Experience establishing, managing and implementing contract changes within multidisciplinary environments
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse and complex stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills across commercial activities
Australian Citizen
Current Baseline security clearance
Willingness and ability to uplift to a TSPV security clearance
May need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements
Dual nationality, permanent residency or former nationality of certain countries may be subject to ITAR limitations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial aspects of large Government contracts, including developing contracting strategies, leading negotiations, and providing contractual advice. Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with ITAR and security clearance requirements.

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