Contracts Manager - Military Veterans
at The Boeing Company
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Opportunity
Are you looking to bring your contracts management expertise to a global company and work on cutting-edge programs that make real difference?
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Contracts Specialist to join our MQ-28 Ghost Bat team. Evolving from the original Airpower Teaming System concept launched in 2019, the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is the first military aviation platform to be designed and built in Australia for over 50 years.
The ideal candidate will possess a sharp attention to detail, demonstrable commercial acumen, and an established background in contract/commercial management or complex procurement. Based in the Brisbane CBD, you will be an important individual contributor to the entire program, taking the lead in managing our major agreements with the Department of Defence for the production, delivery and eventual in-service support of the MQ-28 capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
As part of the role, you will deliver comprehensive commercial support to the MQ-28 business unit, including drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, supporting new business opportunities, and managing both internal and external stakeholders to deliver on customer objectives and expectations.
What does Boeing offer:
- Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of space and aerospace.
- We deliver some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
- We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.
- We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.
- Flexibility and hybrid work options.
- Find your future with us.
About you:
- Experience with commercial contracting and/or complex procurement subcontracting is required, with experience managing contracts delivering technical services and capability within a project environment preferred.
- Knowledge of fundamental contracting principles and the application of appropriate techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential for thriving in a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Defence experience, desirable however not essential.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Business/Commerce) from a recognised institution highly desirable.
How to apply
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Brisbane, QLD
At Boeing, not only do we deliver innovative and agile equipment, capability and services to our nation’s military, we are committed to making sure that our military forces continue to have the advantage after their service is done.
We understand that transitioning from Military to Civilian life is challenging. The Boeing Military and Veterans Program (MVP) team can help.
Why join the Boeing family? You can work with advanced technologies that make the world a better place. We offer a wide range of benefits, including market-leading health and retirement plans, generous tuition assistance, paid time off, and programs that support you, your family and your community.
We’re a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. Additionally, Veterans make up nearly 15% of our U.S. Workforce; since 2010 we have hired more than 13,500 Veterans. You will be in great company.
As a veteran/military family member, we would like to communicate with you directly about career opportunities and the support needed to join the Boeing family!
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.