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KBR, Inc

Commercial Senior Specialist

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5 Locations
Senior level
5 Locations
Senior level
Support the ADSS Commercial Function by managing contracts, ensuring compliance, overseeing risk, and collaborating with teams for effective project delivery.
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Commercial Senior Specialist

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of exciting projects! As a key member under the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the ADSS Commercial Function. You’ll manage the commercial aspects of contracts and agreements, ensuring smooth project delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments such as operations, finance, and project controls, delivering accurate and timely information to support effective decision-making. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to: 

  • Support projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of contracts and addressing client concerns promptly and effectively.

  • Assist throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid and bid stages to delivery and project closeout, ensuring all commercial documentation is developed and internally approved.

  • Play a key role in due diligence, subcontractor engagement, and managing subcontractor relationships.

  • Contribute to the negotiation, review, and management of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders, ensuring risk mitigation and maximising opportunities.

  • Coordinate export controls, ITAR compliance, and manage intellectual property and technical data in line with approved plans.

  • Support contract performance reviews, ensuring contract requirements are met and interfacing with internal teams for compliance.

  • Manage project commercial risks and ensure alignment with KBR’s internal policies, including finance, insurance, procurement, and project controls.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

  • Current AGSVA Baseline security clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Finance or demonstrated relevant professional experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement

  • Demonstrated experience in negotiation and support

  • Well-developed communication skills

  • Experienced user of MS Office products.

Desirable:

  • Experience with implementation of and compliance with export controls and the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

  • Experience with execution, management and development of ASDEFCON Templates

Benefits of KBR

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  • Flexible working conditions

  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Paid Reservist leave

  • Income protection

  • Corporate rewards

  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing

  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans

  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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KBR, Inc Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

13/201 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000

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