Subcontracts Specialist

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes\n\nRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman Australia, we do work that matters \u2014 delivering advanced Defence capability and supporting Australia\u2019s national security. We\u2019re seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our growing team to deliver strategic procurement outcomes for our Future Business portfolio.\n\nThe role:\n\nReporting to the Senior Manager Supply Chain, you\u2019ll lead complex source to contract activities in support of captures across a multitude of Defence Capabilities. Working closely with program teams, leaders and suppliers, you\u2019ll develop sourcing strategies, draft and execute RFx processes, evaluate, negotiate and award subcontracts, while ensuring compliance with Defence and company requirements.\n\nYou\u2019ll also play a key role in managing supplier performance, contribute to functional continuous improvement activities and support a focus on Australian Industry Capability (AIC) outcomes, contributing to sustainable and mission\u2011focused supply chain solutions.\n\nAbout you:\n\nYou\u2019re a commercially astute professional who thrives in complex defence bid environments, balancing pace with rigor to deliver compliant, competitive outcomes. \n\nYou\u2019ll bring:\n\n * An AGSVA NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one\n * Minimum of 5+ years\u2019 experience in subcontracting or a similar commercial role within the Defence Industry\n * Strong experience sourcing, drafting, negotiating and managing complex subcontracts\n * Sound commercial judgement and confident stakeholder engagement skills\n * Knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting frameworks\n * Ability to work effectively in a fast\u2011paced, deadline\u2011driven environment\n * Tertiary qualification in Business, Law or a related discipline (desirable)\n\n\n\nJoin a team that does the right thing, delivers on its promises and works together to pioneer solutions to some of the world\u2019s most complex challenges.\n\nWhat we offer:\n\nWhatever 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. \n\n * Professional development \u2013 further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training \n * Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave \n * Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs\n * 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave \n * We offer all employees access to our Health \u0026 Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program \n * Employee Discount Program\n * Employee Recognition Program\n\n\n\nFor more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected]\n\n*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\n