Senior Defence Contracts Manager | National Security

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a talented Contracts / Commercial Manager to support Government, International, and Commercial contracts. In this role, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle, 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.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of contract management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Government contracting including ASDEFCON, CPRs, and/or Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).
• Experience with full life cycle contract management for various types of contract agreements

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or related field

Tools

ASDEFCON

CPRs

Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)

Job description

Anduril is seeking a talented Contracts / Commercial Manager to support Government, International, and Commercial contracts. In this role, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle, 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.