Azooa is preparing a response for
********-Aero-GWEO-RFQ – Commercial Finance Specialist / Commercial Specialist
and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Defence opportunity.
This chance supports the
GWEO Manufacturing Division
and requires experienced Defence commercial, procurement, contract management and commercial finance specialists to support Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance capability outcomes.
Azooa's recommended maximum hourly rates, based on current market conditions, are:
Level 3 maximum rate:
$******/hour including super
Level 2 maximum rate:
$******/hour including super
Azooa recommends candidates bid at or below the relevant level rate where possible, as this will support stronger value-for-money positioning for winning.
Overview
The GWEO Manufacturing Division opportunity is linked to the Government's commitment to develop Australian Defence Force and industry capabilities for the manufacture of
Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance
in Australia.
The work supports GWEO Group objectives across strategy, capability development, acquisition, domestic production and sustainment for Defence's GWEO needs.
The RFQ seeks:
2 x Level 3 Commercial Finance Specialists
The positions support procurement and contract management activities across Defence capability acquisition and sustainment programs.
Core Purpose
The core purpose of these roles is to provide specialist commercial, procurement, contracting and financial support to GWEO capability outcomes.
The roles will assist with commercial strategies, procurement methods, contract management, ASDEFCON documentation, tender activities, financial analysis, price and payment matters, stakeholder engagement and commercial risk management.
Scope / Responsibilities
The Commercial Finance Specialists and Commercial Specialists will be expected to support:
Development of commercial strategies
Identification of recommended procurement methods
Defence procurement and tender documentation
Procurement strategies
Endorsements to proceed for Commonwealth approval
Evaluation reports
Liability risk assessments
Contract management of ASDEFCON contracts for materiel acquisition
Contract change processing
Review of contract deliverablesContractor performance management
Support to Commonwealth-led negotiations with prime contractors
Delegate approvals
Specialist commercial and finance advice to delegates and stakeholders
Compliance with relevant departmental procurement policies
Identification and management of commercial and finance risks
Internal briefs, approval submissions and reports
Project representation at key contract meetings
Commercial strategy inputs
Procurement method recommendations
Procurement strategies and approval documentation
Liability risk assessments
Contractor performance inputs
Delegate approvals
Commercial and finance advice
Risk assessments and mitigation recommendations
Internal briefs and approval submissions




Meeting coordination and commercial representation
ASDEFCON-based procurement and contract management artefacts
Price and payment analysis for Level 3 roles
Supplier price evaluation and commercial finance support for Level 3 roles
Mandatory / Essential Criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrated experience in Defence commercial and procurement
Minimum 8+ years' experience within Defence
Ability to work as an effective team member
Ability to make responsible decisions on assigned matters
Ability to consult, recommend and work with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of Defence Writing Standards
Knowledge of internal Defence processes
Demonstrated experience using the ASDEFCON document suite
Demonstrated experience in complex stakeholder management
Active security clearance at the level specified in the RFQ
Minimum
NV1 security clearance
For
Level 3 Commercial Finance Specialist
roles, candidates should also demonstrate direct Price and Payment experience, including:
Pricing analysis
Pricing negotiations
Cost assurance
Payment frameworks
Desirable experience may include:
GWEO experience
Guided weapons and explosive ordnance domain exposure
Defence sustainment program experienceExperience supporting prime contractor negotiations
Experience preparing Commonwealth delegate approval packs
Experience with liability and commercial risk assessments
Experience supporting complex Defence acquisition programs
Experience with contract change proposals
Experience supporting senior Defence stakeholders
Experience in Brindabella Business Park, Victoria Barracks or Defence capability environments
RFQ Number:
********-Aero-GWEO-RFQ
RFQ Title:
2 x Commercial Finance Specialist, 2 x Commercial Specialist
Client / Project Area:
GWEO Manufacturing Division
Other Locations:
Other locations may be considered for the right candidate
Travel:
Irregular travel may be required to GWEO hubs in Canberra, Melbourne and other Defence facilities
Start Date:
ASAP
Initial End Date:
5 November ****
Extension:
Extension to 30 June **** available, subject to approval of a Contract Change Proposal currently being developed with the Commonwealth
Role Options
This RFQ includes the following opportunities:
Level 3 Commercial Finance Specialist
Skill Set 4.2 Procurement Methodologies & Contracting Options
Skill Set 4.5 Contract Management & Contract Performance
2 vacancies total
1.0 FTE
Azooa recommended maximum rate:
$******/hour including super
Level 2 Commercial Specialist
Skill Set 4.2 Procurement Methodologies & Contracting Options




Skill Set 4.5 Contract Management & Contract Performance
2 vacancies total
1.0 FTE
Azooa recommended maximum rate:
$******/hour including super
Clearance Requirements
This opportunity requires:
Active security clearance at the level specified in the RFQ
The RFQ also notes that this position may require access to US export-controlled materiel. Candidates may be requested to disclose dual citizenship and country of birth during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment may be conditional upon approval to access US-controlled export material.
RFQ Relevance
Your profile will need to be positioned against the RFQ requirements, including:
Defence commercial experience
ASDEFCON experience
Defence Writing Standards
Internal Defence processes
Tender evaluation planning and reporting
Liability risk assessments
Contract change processing
Contractor performance management
Delegate approvals
Commercial and finance risk management
GWEO or Defence capability acquisition relevance
NV1 clearance
For Level 3 roles, your profile should also clearly highlight:
Pricing analysis
Pricing negotiations
Cost assurance
Payment frameworks
Rate Guidance
Azooa recommended maximum rate for Level 3:
$******/hour including super
Azooa recommended maximum rate for Level 2:
$******/hour including super
Azooa recommends candidates remain at or below the relevant level rate where possible, based on current market conditions, as this will support a stronger value-for-money position for the submission.
Rate competitiveness generally works as follows:
Below the relevant Azooa recommended maximum:
strongest value-for-money position and higher chance of winning
At the relevant Azooa recommended maximum:
aligned to Azooa's recommended maximum and may still be competitive
Above the relevant Azooa recommended maximum:
less competitive unless specialist GWEO, ASDEFCON, Defence commercial finance, pricing, procurement or contract management experience strongly justifies the rate
Higher rates may still be considered where niche Defence commercial, GWEO, ASDEFCON, complex procurement, contract management, pricing, cost assurance, NV1 clearance or strong Defence stakeholder experience outweighs rate competitiveness.
How Azooa Can Support You
Azooa can support you by:
Positioning your profile to maximise win probability
Helping align your rate with current market expectations and value-for-money positioning
Assisting with tailored CV and submission strategy
Highlighting relevant Defence commercial, procurement, ASDEFCON and contract management experience
Supporting Level 3 positioning for pricing, financial modelling, cost assurance and payment framework experience
Supporting Level 2 positioning for procurement, contracting options and contract performance experience
Providing access to similar Defence and Federal Government opportunities
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