Lead commercial contract management for Defence sustainment programs: negotiate CCPs and S&Qs, provide risk-balanced commercial advice, partner with Commonwealth stakeholders, support contract reviews and performance compliance.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
Join a global Defence leader. Deliver capability that protects Australia.
Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is hiring a Contracts Manager to support high-profile Defence sustainment programs. This is a high-impact, commercially strategic role partnering directly with the Commonwealth on complex, mission-critical work.
Why this role stands out
- Work on major Defence platforms and sustainment programs
- Act as a trusted commercial advisor to Program leadership
- Influence outcomes across high-value ASDEFCON contracts
- Join a global organisation with real career mobility
What you’ll be doing
- Lead contract management, performance and compliance
- Prepare and negotiate CCPs and S&Qs
- Provide clear, risk-balanced commercial advice
- Partner with Commonwealth stakeholders and internal teams
- Support contract reviews, negotiations and deliverables
What you’ll bring
- Experience in Defence contracts (ASDEFCON highly regarded)
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with CCPs, S&Qs or complex contract changes
- Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving capability
- Ability to influence and lead within program teams
- Must hold or be eligible for AGSVA clearance (Baseline/NV1).
Why Northrop Grumman Australia
At NGA, you’ll do work with purpose—backed by a culture that values integrity, accountability and performance.
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Career progression across Defence programs
- Training and professional development
- Health and wellbeing support
- Inclusive and diverse team environment
- Paid parental leave and flexible leave options
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