Senior Aerospace Capture & BD Lead

Northrop Grumman; Canberra, Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Additional annual leave 2 weeks

Novated car leases

Generous parental leave 18 weeks

Volunteer and Reservist leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Capture Manager to lead the front end of aerospace opportunities, engaging Defence customers, industry partners and internal teams. You will shape opportunities, drive strategic ideas, and steer capture efforts with a hands-on leadership style.

The role suits an experienced former Air Force leader transitioning to industry. Hybrid work options and a 9-day fortnight are available, with mandatory Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required
• NV1 security clearance required
• Experience leading capture management and engaging Defence stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Front-end lead for future aerospace opportunities.
• Spend time shaping opportunities rather than responding to established requirements.
• Engage customers, industry partners and internal stakeholders to identify challenges and develop value‑creating ideas under funding constraints.
• Challenge conventional thinking, produce white papers, advocate new concepts, and bring stakeholders together to turn ideas into opportunities.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Capture Manager to lead the front end of aerospace opportunities, engaging Defence customers, industry partners and internal teams. You will shape opportunities, drive strategic ideas, and steer capture efforts with a hands-on leadership style.

The role suits an experienced former Air Force leader transitioning to industry. Hybrid work options and a 9-day fortnight are available, with mandatory Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance.