The Opportunity
KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager to support our Capability Sustainment team in support of Maritime Sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy. You will oversee all commercial aspects of project contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with internal business areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that contributes directly towards defence and national security through ensuring the delivery of sustainment services for some of Australia's key military assets.
Responsibilities
Lead the commercial team and provide expert guidance to internal program stakeholders.
Support contract delivery through timely, accurate commercial input and documentation.
Assist in procurement and commercial activities across all project phases: pre-bid, bid, delivery, and close-out.
Manage subcontractor engagement, due diligence, and performance.
Coordinate with operations, finance, and project controls to ensure commercial alignment.
Contribute to negotiations of subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring risk and compliance provisions are addressed.
Lead commercial risk management, including finance, insurance, estimating, and compliance.
Manage intellectual property, software rights, and technical data in line with approved plans.
Support contract performance reviews and client reporting.
Act as the first point of contact for ITAR and export control compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Defence commercial management experience (industry or government), with knowledge of ASDEFCON.
Familiarity with ITAR and export control compliance.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Experience in financial planning, pricing, billing, and contract administration.
Effective personnel management and team leadership.
Experience with SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
Experience in change management.
Proven ability to manage complex commercial and procurement challenges.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance; only candidates holding a Baseline 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
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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.
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