AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Your role:
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.
In this role, you will:
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.
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.
What do we offer:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
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.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact hayley.bincalar@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.
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.
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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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