Maritime Defence Contracts Lead

RTX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is 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.

As a member of the Commercial team, you'll provide trusted commercial guidance across the program lifecycle, helping to manage obligations

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 commercial acumen and ability to interpret contractual obligations with practical advice.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence outcomes and decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in Defence or other highly regulated environments desirable.
• Experience supporting sustainment programs, complex service delivery contracts or major projects desirable.
• Experience with bid, proposal and contract formation activities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Defence NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and develop practical solutions that achieve objectives while ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex agreements, balancing objectives with risk.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including strategy development and submissions.
• Interpret procurement policies and contractual obligations to support informed decisions.
• Act as a key commercial interface with customers and suppliers throughout contract performance.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks to support program outcomes.
• Build relationships across program, engineering, customer and supplier teams for collaborative decision-making.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Raytheon Australia is 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.

As a member of the Commercial team, you'll provide trusted commercial guidance across the program lifecycle, helping to manage obligations