Senior Contracts Manager

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Sydney seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee government, international and commercial contracts.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, and minimize risk while supporting national security through innovative technology. The role requires 6+ years of contract management, Australian citizenship with NV1 security clearance, and knowledge of ASDEFCON, CPRs, and DSPF.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant contract management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• A strong working knowledge of Australian Government contracting including ASDEFCON, CPRs, and/or DSPF.
• Experience with full life cycle contract management for various contract types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute contract management throughout the life of each contract.
• Complete contract review and acceptance.
• Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Assist in development and implementation of new contract policies.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and compliance records.
• Provide contract briefs to program managers and executives.
• Offer guidance on ASDEFCON requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide risk mitigation strategies for contractual obligations.
• Negotiate complex terms with government agencies and contractors.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or government

Tools

ASDEFCON

CPRs

DSPF

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is the world's fastest-growing defence technology company, bringing commercial technology talent and venture funding to the defence and security sectors. Our technology helps Australia, the United States, and allied nations solve their hardest national security challenges by enabling operators to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We have assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of Australia, the United States, our allies, and commercial customers. If you are passionate about solving problems that have a real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defence.

A critical part of the Anduril team is its Contracts Managers, who play a crucial role in program success. They interface daily with a motivated team of program leadership, functional leadership, and customers in fast-paced environments.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a talented Contracts Manager to support a variety of Government, International, and Commercial contracts and programs. In this role, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle for Anduril's government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and optimizing contract performance. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of commercial and defence contracting with strong negotiation skills and a passion for supporting national security through technological innovation.

The position will be responsible for providing contract support for various Government contracts and commercial contracts. Support of these contracts will involve proposal support, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract management, contract modifications, and contract close-out. This role works closely with the legal and proposal teams as well as across the spectrum of Anduril’s accounting, business operations, program, and engineering teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute contract management throughout the life of each contract.
• Complete contract review and acceptance.
• Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management and support preparation of proposals.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and compliance records.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government and company requirements.
• Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the life of contracts.
• Provide guidance on ASDEFCON requirements and other regulatory considerations.
• Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external customers.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.
• Negotiate complex contractual terms with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of relevant contract management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• A strong working knowledge of Australian Government contracting including ASDEFCON, Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), and/or Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) experience.
• Experience with full life cycle contract management for various types of contract agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. You are highly respected amongst your peers and/or counterparts and known as someone who gets things done.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience working for or with major Australian defence primes
• IACCM/World Commerce & Contracting certification, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar professional credentials
• Graduate degree in business, law, government, or a related field.
• Knowledge of AUKUS initiatives and Australia-US-UK defence collaboration framework

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .