Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
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Role Description:
The Commercial Specialist/s will provide expert commercial, procurement and contract management support for activities related to the delivery of Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) UAS programs.
Key responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy Development:
o Design and implement fit-for-purpose procurement methodologies that support rapid on boarding and sustainment of UAS capabilities under the A6020 and RAS at Scale Delivery Model.
Contracting Expertise:
o Advise on and develop contracting options, including standing offers, panels, and performance-based models, to achieve value for money and operational flexibility.
Approach-to-Market Leadership:
o Support market engagement activities, including RFIs, RFTs, and industry briefings, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Defence-specific policies.
Tender Development:
o Prepare comprehensive tender documentation, including Statements of Work, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms, aligned with RAS at Scale principles for trusted and sovereign sourcing.
Risk and Compliance Management:
o Provide commercial risk analysis and ensure adherence to export control requirements, governance frameworks, and Defence ethical and legal obligations
Essential Requirements:
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Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to negotiate desirable outcomes
- Strong working knowledge of the ASDEFCON contract suite from initial tailoring through to in-service management
- Negotiation experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to engage collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- The ability to understand contractual artefacts and contract management plans to procure goods and services to meet complex stakeholder needs.
Desirable Requirements:
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A tertiary degree or higher in business, law, commerce, finance or similar
- Demonstrated knowledge of AIC Frameworks
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Brisbane or Canberra
Hours: 80hr per fortnight, as agreed with client.
