Commercial and Contract Manager

🕒 September 2

🇦🇺 Australia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

👻 Ghost score 24%

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KBR, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1901

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

KBR, Inc. is a global company that provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, KBR delivers innovative and high-quality solutions in areas such as sustainable technology, government solutions, and digital acceleration. KBR is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing its employees and fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. With a strong focus on delivering sustainable value for stakeholders, KBR operates as a trusted partner in various industries.

📋 Description

• Provide commercial, procurement, and contract management support for Defence programs and strategic initiatives • Support the planning and delivery of complex procurement activities, including procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation processes, approvals, and governance requirements • Assist with the management of ASDEFCON contracts, including contract variations, deliverables, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement • Contribute to future planning activities, reviews, and reform initiatives to support ongoing program delivery and operational objectives • Provide specialist commercial and financial advice to stakeholders and delegates • Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks • Prepare briefs, approval submissions, reports, and other governance documentation • Participate in contract meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums as required • Ensure compliance with Defence procurement policies, frameworks, and commercial governance requirements • Support the safe and ongoing operation of Australia's Explosive Ordnance manufacturing factories in Benalla, Victoria and Mulwala, New South Wales

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive experience working within the Defence environment • Demonstrated experience in Defence procurement, commercial management, and contract administration • Strong understanding of contracts, deeds, indemnities, contractual obligations, and variation management • Experience supporting governance activities, including preparation of meeting materials, documentation control, registers, and quality assurance processes • Well-developed analytical, written, and verbal communication skills • Australian Citizenship and current NV1 Defence Security Clearance or higher • Experience supporting complex Defence projects or programs • Knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting frameworks • Understanding of Defence writing standards and internal Defence processes • Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes within demanding timeframes • Experience preparing high-quality briefs, approvals, and stakeholder communications for senior Defence personnel • All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance • Compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

🏖️ Benefits

• Workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work • Flexible working • Competitive salary (including annual reviews) • Paid parental leave • Income protection • Corporate rewards • Salary packaging/Novated leasing • Employee stock purchase plans • Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways