Commercial & Contracts Manager

KBR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial & Contracts Manager to join our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) team. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting both the ADSS Commercial Function and project delivery teams through strategic commercial oversight and contractual management.

This is a senior role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex and high-value contractual arrangements across multiple concurrent initiatives. You'll be joining a high-performing team committed to excellence, innovation, and delivery in a vital national industry.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Sydney with regular travel to HMAS Waterhen. Interstate candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis however relocation will be required.

- Oversee all commercial aspects of project contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with internal business areas.
- 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.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

- 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.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modelling and MS Office.
- Effective personnel management and team leadership.

- 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.

- 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.

Location: Sydney, Australia.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time.

Weekly Hours: Full-time.

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📌 Senior Commercial Contracts Manager – Defence & Compliance (Sydney)
🏢 CAE
📍 Sydney