Defence Bids & Proposals Lead

CEA Technologies, Inc.; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Six weeks of paid annual leave

Superannuation 14.0%

Free car parking

Paid parental, compassionate, defence‑

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Health insurance for defence supportes

Salary packaging for novated leasing

Professional growth and development

Descripción de la vacante

CEA Technologies is seeking a senior leader to head the Bids and Contracts Section, delivering proposal management, negotiations, and commercial strategies to support Defence programs such as ANZAC and Hunter Class projects.

The role requires experience in complex commercial management, ASDEFCON familiarity, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, with AGSVA clearance eligibility and strong communication skills.

Formación

• AGSVA clearance NV1 eligibility or ability to obtain prior to appointment.
• Experience in complex project and/or commercial management within Defence environment (industry/government).
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON contract suite.
• Contract negotiation skills would be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Legal/Commerce/Business or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to advise on commercial considerations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate resourcing, preparation, approval and submission of proposals.
• Coordinate bid responses, contract negotiations and price reviews to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Provide executive reporting on Sales Plan, Order Intake and governance packs.
• Develop liaison with Defence program officers and other government departments for upcoming tenders.
• Oversee adherence to quality requirements and continuous process improvement of proposal procedures.
• Support win strategies and customer relationships during capture activities.
• Collaborate with Project Teams and Legal/Finance to draft and review contract documentation.
• Assist lead negotiator during contract negotiations.

Conocimientos

Defence sector experience

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

AGSVA clearance eligibility

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in Legal/Commerce/Business

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

CEA Technologies is seeking a senior leader to head the Bids and Contracts Section, delivering proposal management, negotiations, and commercial strategies to support Defence programs such as ANZAC and Hunter Class projects.

The role requires experience in complex commercial management, ASDEFCON familiarity, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, with AGSVA clearance eligibility and strong communication skills.