AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Your Role:

Northrop Grumman Australia is entering an exciting phase of business growth and is looking for a Senior Subcontract Specialist experienced in Australian defense bid and tendering management to support the capture of exciting future business opportunities over the next 12 months.

As the Senior Subcontract Specialist, you will deliver optimal sourcing and subcontract management outcomes to meet NGA business requirements. You will also be responsible for:

• Provide expert guidance and counsel to NGA senior leaders and multi-disciplinary Subject Matter Experts regarding procurement and subcontract matters

• Review and manage subcontractor performance in connection with agreed supplier management criteria

• Ensure all records are appropriately documented and saved to the relevant NGA folder structure

• Drive continuous improvement for the subcontract arrangement

• Lead and coordinate negotiations with stakeholders to resolve subcontract conflicts and issues

This position is a temporary role for 12 months.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will provide:

• Tertiary qualification in Business and/or Law

• Experience in a Senior Subcontract role or similar commercial role in Aerospace and Defence Industry

• Knowledge with export controlled and security regulations

• Proven commercial acumen with subcontract drafting experience and exposure to contract law

• Knowledge of the flow down of ASDEFCON suite of contract documents

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Flexible Working Options including

• Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, 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

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

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