Defence Export Contract Specialist

Amentum; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a senior professional to deliver complex commercial advice within the Export Program PMO. You will work with an integrated Defence team to ensure value-for-money outcomes, contract compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires experience with Defence contracts, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to draft persuasive briefs and contract change proposals in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for NV1 security clearance.
• Eligibility for access to US export controlled data (ITAR).
• 8+ years in managing Defence contractual relationships (prime, 2nd & 3rd tier).
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Collaborative with clients and contractors in integrated teams.
• Strong communications and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice in the Defence export context.
• Develop, review and evaluate contract and Defence approval documents.
• Draft and progress correspondence, briefs and reports for higher delegation.
• Develop and implement CCPs with stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Security clearance (NV1)

Defence contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor of Business or Law

Cert IV or Diploma in Contracting/Procurement

Tools

ASDEFCON templates

ITAR/compliance awareness

Job description

Amentum is seeking a senior professional to deliver complex commercial advice within the Export Program PMO. You will work with an integrated Defence team to ensure value-for-money outcomes, contract compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires experience with Defence contracts, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to draft persuasive briefs and contract change proposals in a high-pressure environment.