Senior Defense Contracts Manager: Strategy & Negotiation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Australia seeks a skilled Contracts / Commercial Manager to support government, international, and commercial contracts. You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and optimize performance to advance national security through innovation.

The role interfaces with legal, proposals, finance, and engineering teams, requiring excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant contract management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Australian Government contracting including ASDEFCON, CPRs, and/or DSPF.
• 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.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an 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 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/government or related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Anduril Industries in Australia seeks a skilled Contracts / Commercial Manager to support government, international, and commercial contracts. You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and optimize performance to advance national security through innovation.

The role interfaces with legal, proposals, finance, and engineering teams, requiring excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.