Senior Contracts Manager
Core
Lead full-lifecycle contracting for Australian Defence procurements, international government programs, and complex defence/aerospace products including autonomous systems and software.
Role type
Senior IC Contracts Manager (Defence & Aerospace)
Builds
Defence product agreements, software licensing deals, international commercial contracts, and government tenders
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, International Government
Deliverable
Production contracts & agreements
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, negotiation, Australian Defence frameworks (ASDEFCON), Commonwealth Procurement Rules, IP & technical data rights, software licensing, international commercial transactions, claims & dispute resolution, contract administration
Preferred skills
Experience with allied governments, Indo-Pacific/US markets, complex hardware-software integration, export control compliance
Technologies
ASDEFCON templates, contract management tools
Responsibilities
Lead preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts for Defence and commercial customers; Support government tenders and compliance matrices; Negotiate complex risks including IP, liability, and performance remedies; Draft international agreements and software licensing arrangements; Administer awarded agreements and manage change control; Lead contract modifications, claims, and closeout; Provide training on contracting requirements and risk management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
