Northrop Grumman

Senior Contracts Specialist

Northrop Grumman  •  Mascot, AU (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Are you a contracts professional who thrives in the grey? Do you see opportunities where others see roadblocks?

Northrop Grumman is on the hunt to find a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead new business contract development/implementation for some of the most critical defence programs in Australia. Including Superhornet sustainment, Space Capability and Advanced Weapons Systems.

This isn’t a box ticking role. This is for the strategic thinker. The calculated risktaker, the commercial mind who can operate with autonomy and influence outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Navigating ambiguity and thinking strategically in grey space environments.
  • Support and provide input as required into gate activities.
  • Lead and support the resolution of contractual conflicts, claims and issues.
  • Provide sound, risk-based advice and input at all stages of the capture activities including proposal planning, NGA solution development, and bid response.

What we Offer:

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave.
  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs.
  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option.
  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Ability to obtain and hold a AGSVA security clearance.
  • Tertiary education in Law or business, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong defence contracting experience (DEFCON exposure is highly regarded)
  • Collaborative, outgoing and confident communicator.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Taylor.Smith@au.ngc.com

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

Northrop Grumman

About Northrop Grumman

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Year Founded
Unknown
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