Commercial Manager

Title:

Commercial Manager

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:

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Specialist with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or Finance (or equivalent experience) and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. A current AGSVA Baseline security clearance is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office. Experience with export controls and ITAR regulations is highly desirable.

This role requires expertise in managing contracts, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, and collaborating across finance, operations, and project teams to deliver seamless project outcomes.

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

• Oversee all commercial aspects of affiliated contracts, including pre-bid, bid, delivery, and project close-out phases, while managing the development, approval, and organisation of required documentation.
• Address client concerns effectively, manage subcontractor engagement and due diligence, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of subcontracts and agreements with project requirements, manage Intellectual Property and Technical Data, and ensure compliance with export controls and ITAR regulations.
• Support contract performance reviews, ensure contract fulfilment, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve compliance with organisational policies across finance, insurance, and procurement activities.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address commercial and procurement challenges, ensuring project risks are effectively managed in line with company standards.
  
  

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)
  
  

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.