Contracts manager (brisbane)

Location

Brisbane

Category

Finance

Position Type

Permanent

Job Reference

BOE/1875138

The opportunity

Reporting to BDA's Director of Contracts, we are seeking a Manager to lead our E7 and MQ-28 contracting teams. We're looking for a "can-do" self-starter, who has a passion for delivering outcomes for their customers and are able to support program leadership teams focused on execution and growth.

The role holds a breadth of technical and leadership responsibilities and will have responsibility for daily management and tasking of program contract specialists, to achieve program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support to program teams on contractual and commercial issues
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders on contract and commercial matters
• Contribute to BDA's strategic direction as part of the extended BDA Contracts and Finance Leadership team
• Work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, to achieve BDA's strategic goals
• Exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and executing contractual instruments on behalf of the company

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting or Business Management)
• Advanced skills in complex contracting, commercial management, negotiation and procurement lifecycle
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop contracting specialists
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent drafting skill

Desirable

• Australian Defence industry experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Australian Standard Defence Contracting Suite of Templates
• Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual and commercial acquisition and sustainment strategies for proposal

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Working at Boeing Defence Australia

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including hybrid work, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other Benefits

• Work on cutting edge project
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join social and community group
• Opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagement

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future. Competitive base pay and incentive programs. Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly. Resources and opportunities to grow your career. Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.