Contracts Manager - Maritime Defence Program

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the sustainment and ongoing capability of a critical maritime Defence program. Working in the Commercial team, you will partner with program leaders, engineers, customers and suppliers to deliver complex contractual and commercial outcomes. The role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, program delivery and Defence capability, offering a move from pure advisory work to commercial strategy and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and develop practical solutions that meet stakeholder objectives while complying with contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, balancing commercial objectives with contractual risk.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including commercial strategy, submission preparation and management reviews.
• Interpret and advise on customer procurement policies, regulations, company policies and contractual obligations.
• Act as a key commercial interface with customers and suppliers throughout contract performance and program delivery.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Build relationships across program, engineering, customer and supplier teams.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Business, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in contracts, commercial, procurement or legal roles.
• Experience with commercial, project, procurement or technology contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret contractual obligations and give risk-based advice.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to influence business decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level.
• Desirable: Defence industry or other highly regulated environment experience, and experience with sustainment programs, complex service delivery contracts or major projects.

Required skills

• Microsoft and Atlassian tool suites, including Teams, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience supporting bid, proposal and contract formation activities.