Title: Commercial Specialist
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.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.
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.
The Opportunity:
You will play a crucial role in supporting all commercial aspects of project delivery with a primary focus on contracts and agreements management as a key member under the Senior Commercial Manager.
The commercial specialist will work collaboratively across Operations, Finance, and Project Controls in order to deliver accurate and timely information to support effective decision making.
Responsibilities:
* Support projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of contracts and addressing client concerns promptly and effectively.
* Assist throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid and bid stages to delivery and project closeout, ensuring all commercial documentation is developed and internally approved.
* Play a key role in due diligence, subcontractor engagement, and managing subcontractor relationships.
* Contribute to the negotiation, review, and management of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders, ensuring risk mitigation and maximising opportunities.
* Coordinate export controls, ITAR compliance, and manage intellectual property and technical data in line with approved plans.
* Support contract performance reviews, ensuring contract requirements are met and interfacing with internal teams for compliance.
* Manage project commercial risks and ensure alignment with client internal policies, including finance, insurance, procurement, and project controls.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or Finance or demonstrated relevant professional experience
* 5+ years of experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement
* Experience with execution, management and development of ASDEFCON Templates
* Demonstrated experience in negotiation and support
* Well-developed communication skills
* Experienced user of MS Office products.
Desirable:
* Experience with implementation of and compliance with export controls and the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
What we offer:
* 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