Subcontracts Officer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Australia seeks a Contract Specialist to support the administration and management of Defence contracts across their lifecycle. You will coordinate deliverables, correspondence and governance, while developing contract change proposals and ad hoc submissions.

The role requires a degree in Business or Law and experience in defence contracting. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, with eligibility for Australian defence security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration or commercial support.
• Degree in Business, Law or related discipline.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with defence contracting environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and management of Defence contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Coordinate contract deliverables, customer correspondence, reports and governance requirements.
• Develop contract change proposals and ad hoc services submissions.
• Maintain accurate contract records, registers and management tools.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support program success.
• Contribute to contract reviews, continuous improvement initiatives and compliance activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Be part of a team that helps deliver critical capability to the Australian Defence Force. As a Contract Specialist, you'll work closely with Program Managers, Commercial Managers and key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of Defence contracts and commercial outcomes.

• Support the administration and management of Defence contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Coordinate contract deliverables, customer correspondence, reports and governance requirements.
• Develop contract change proposals and ad hoc services submissions.
• Maintain accurate contract records, registers and management tools.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support program success.
• Contribute to contract reviews, continuous improvement initiatives and compliance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your commercial career while contributing to programs that support Australia's defence and security.

About you:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented contracts professional who enjoys collaborating with others, managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes.

You'll bring:

• A degree in Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Experience in contract administration or commercial support.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Experience within Defence.

Defence industry, ASDEFCON contracting or aviation environments will be highly regarded. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance is essential.

What do we offer:

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training.
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.

At Northrop Grumman, you'll join a team that's united by purpose, committed to innovation, and proud to deliver technology and capability that matters.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.