Senior Contracts Manager in Brisbane, Australia

Title:

Senior Contracts Manager

Title:

Senior Contracts Manager

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to work within our MSP Aerospace program

You will be responsible for undertaking procurement planning, tendering, and contract management activities whilst ensuring compliance to relevant legislation and defence procurement policies.

The preferred location is Sydney; however, KBR will consider ideal candidates from Brisbane as well.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear direction, assistance and services relating to procurement policy issues and commercial, financial investigation and technical aspects in support of contract management outcomes.

• Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management.

• Administration and process invoices for CoA approval to meet payment terms as per contract requirements.

• Coordinate quotes and proposals through receipt and procurement for CoA approval.

• Support the development of contract documents and tools, including gap analysis of contract changes and issues as they arise.

• Support the management of contract deliverables and updates.

• Support product financial management and associated activities for CoA approval.

• Manage outstanding financial commitment to ensure no impact to capability.

• Monitor CoA contracts and associated deliverables for compliance and report any non-compliance in line with CoA process.

• Recommend rectification actions for contracts identified as being non-compliant.

• Report known changes and variations to contracts to CoA within an agreed timeframe.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Experience with Defence contracting and procurement policy and methodology supported by relevant qualifications and experience

• Experience in managing performance in a Complex Contract Management environment

• CASG/Defence/Defence Industry experience desired

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV-1 Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

· A 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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.