Contracts Manager

Prattwhitney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Contracts Manager to support a critical maritime Defence program in Australia. You will work at the intersection of commercial strategy, program delivery and Defence capability, partnering with program leaders, engineers, customers and suppliers to secure complex contractual outcomes.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support bids, interpret procurement policies, and manage contractual risks across the program lifecycle, reporting to the Commercial team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in contracts, commercial, procurement or legal roles.
• Experience with commercial, project, procurement or technology contracts.
• Strong ability to interpret contractual obligations and provide risk-based advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and develop practical solutions that meet objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including strategy development and submissions.
• Interpret customer procurement policies and contractual obligations to support decision-making.
• Act as commercial interface with customers and suppliers throughout contract performance.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks to support program outcomes.
• Build cross-functional relationships to enable informed decision-making.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Education

Business/Commerce/Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: Australia Location: AU-NSW-MACQUARIE PARK-12 ~ 12-24 Talavera Rd ~ BLDG D TALAVERA CORP CTR, Macquarie Park NSW, Level 3 Position Role Type: Unspecified

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia. We're seeking a Contracts Manager to support the sustainment and ongoing capability of a critical maritime Defence program. Working at the intersection of commercial strategy, program delivery and Defence capability, you'll partner with program leaders, engineers, customers and suppliers to deliver complex contractual and commercial outcomes that support mission-critical operations. As a member of the Commercial team, you'll provide trusted commercial guidance across the program lifecycle, heling to manage contractual obligations and support informed business decision-making. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional contract management and into a commercially focused, embedded role where you'll work alongside program leadership, shape commercial outcomes and influence decisions that support the delivery of a critical maritime Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and develop practical solutions that achieve stakeholder objectives while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, balancing commercial objectives with contractual risk.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including commercial strategy development, preparation of submissions and participation in management reviews.
• Interpret and advise on customer procurement policies, regulations, company policies and contractual obligations to support informed decision-making.
• Act as a key commercial interface with customers and suppliers throughout contract performance and program delivery.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks to support successful program outcomes.
• Build effective relationships across program, engineering, customer and supplier teams to support collaborative and commercially informed decision-making.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Business, Commerce, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in contracts, commercial, procurement or legal roles.
• Experience working with commercial, project, procurement or technology contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret contractual obligations and provide practical, risk-based advice.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and support business decision-making.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver against business commitments.
• Experience within Defence industry or another highly regulated environment id desirable.
• Experience supporting sustainment programs, complex service delivery contracts or major project environments id desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft and Atlassian tools suites, including Teams, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience supporting bid, proposal and contract formation activities.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working on critical Defence programs that help sustain and enhance Australia's most significant Defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.