Senior Government Contracts Manager – Defense

Anduril Industries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Australia seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee government, international, and commercial contracts through their lifecycle, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance. You will work closely with legal, proposals, and engineering teams to deliver robust contract outcomes.

The role demands deep knowledge of Australian contracting rules (ASDEFCON, CPRs, DSPF), strong negotiation skills, Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant contract management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Government contracting including ASDEFCON, CPRs, and/or 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.

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

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Anduril Industries in Australia seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee government, international, and commercial contracts through their lifecycle, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance. You will work closely with legal, proposals, and engineering teams to deliver robust contract outcomes.

The role demands deep knowledge of Australian contracting rules (ASDEFCON, CPRs, DSPF), strong negotiation skills, Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance, and a proven track record