AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## Description
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we do work that matters u**** delivering advanced Defence capability and supporting Australiau****s national security.
Weu****re seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our growing team to deliver strategic procurement outcomes for our Future Business portfolio.
The role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Supply Chain, youu****ll lead complex source to contract activities in support of captures across a multitude of Defence Capabilities.
Working closely with program teams, leaders and suppliers, youu****ll develop sourcing strategies, draft and execute RFx processes, evaluate, negotiate and award subcontracts, while ensuring compliance with Defence and company requirements.
Youu****ll also play a key role in managing supplier performance, contribute to functional continuous improvement activities and support a focus on Australian Industry Capability (AIC) outcomes, contributing to sustainable and missionu****focused supply chain solutions.
About you:
Youu****re a commercially astute professional who thrives in complex defence bid environments, balancing pace with rigor to deliver compliant, competitive outcomes.
Youu****ll bring:
* An AGSVA NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
* Minimum of 5+ yearsu**** experience in subcontracting or a similar commercial role within the Defence Industry
* Strong experience sourcing, drafting, negotiating and managing complex subcontracts




* Sound commercial judgement and confident stakeholder engagement skills
* Knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting frameworks
* Ability to work effectively in a rapidu****paced, deadlineu****driven environment
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Law or a related discipline (desirable)
Join a team that does the right thing, delivers on its promises and works together to pioneer solutions to some of the worldu****s most complex challenges.
What we offer:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
* Professional development u**** further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
* Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
* Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
* 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
* We offer all employees access to our Health u**** Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
* Employee Discount Program
* Employee Recognition Program
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact
*As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

📌 Subcontracts Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Northrop Grumman
📍 Brisbane