Senior Contracts Specialist

Northrop Grumman

Multiple Locations, , Australia
Hybrid
Defence contract negotiation
Risk-based contract advice
Proposal planning and bid response
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contract development for critical defence programs including Superhornet sustainment, Space Capability and Advanced Weapons Systems

Job Summary

  • Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contract development for critical defence programs including Superhornet sustainment, Space Capability and Advanced Weapons Systems.
  • The role offers flexible working options, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health and wellbeing programs, and ongoing career progression opportunities.
  • Candidates must be Australian citizens able to obtain AGSVA security clearance and have strong defence contracting experience with DEFCON exposure highly regarded.

Matching Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contract development for critical defence programs including Superhornet sustainment, Space Capability and Advanced Weapons Systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Defence contract negotiation
  • Risk-based contract advice
  • Proposal planning and bid response
  • Contractual conflict resolution
  • Security clearance AU-Secret (NV1)
  • Travel up to 10% of the time

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking in ambiguous environments
  • Collaborative and confident communication
  • Ability to influence outcomes
  • Autonomous decision making

Key Requirements

  • Australian citizenship
  • AGSVA security clearance eligibility
  • Tertiary education in Law or Business or equivalent experience
  • Strong defence contracting experience
  • Satisfaction of police checks and employment screening

Work Rights

Must have Australian citizenship

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