3 Proposal Manager jobs in Australia

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)
TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time
**Description**
**Your Role:**
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.
As the Engineering Change Proposal Manager, you'll play a critical role in the Triton Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program, overseeing the management and integration of product changes across the platform's sustainment lifecycle. You'll work closely with the US Navy (USN), RAAF, and CASG to ensure alignment between the Australian Triton fleet and the broader Cooperative Program.
+ Lead, coordinate, and manage end-to-end ECP activities under the Engineering Management System
+ Liaise with USN, RAAF, CASG, and internal teams to integrate product changes efficiently and compliantly
+ Assess engineering changes for operational, technical, and sustainment impacts
+ Ensure configuration control, documentation accuracy, and compliance with Defence standards
+ Track and report ECP progress, costs, risks, and implementation outcomes
**About You:**
You're an organised, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of engineering change processes and Defence sustainment environments. You're skilled at coordinating stakeholders, balancing priorities, and ensuring all changes support operational readiness and airworthiness compliance.
+ Engineering or technical qualifications in a relevant discipline (advantageous)
+ Experience inaircraftsustainment or complex Defence programs
+ Understanding of Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) or civil equivalent
+ Proven capability in project management, scheduling, or production planning
+ Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external Defence stakeholders
**What we Offer:**
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
+ 18 weeks paid parental leave
+ Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varyingstartand Finish times to suit your family needs.
+ 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
+ Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
+ Additionalpurchased annual and salary packagingoption
+ Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement
**Who we are:**
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.
**Everyone Matters:**
Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.
What's Your Possible?
_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 verifi_ _cation_

**Experience | Passion | Purpose**
**Project Manager - Proposals | Alice Springs, NT**
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize 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?
Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a **Full-Time Project Manager - Proposals to** join their team in **Alice Springs, NT - Australia.**
**_Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance._**
**THE ROLE**
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE**
The Project Manager - Proposals is a key member of the Project Development Office, within Amentum's Engineering, Projects, Integration & Construction (EPIC) team. **Based in Alice Springs** , this role delivers proposal development services in support of construction, operation, maintenance and management of facility assets, infrastructure and systems within the scope of Amentum programs and pursuits within Australia. This position plays an integral role within a diverse and complex work environment that is responsible for the management and control of critical infrastructure configuration, construction and project management.
The Project Manager - Proposals is responsible for working with the Project Development and broader EPIC teams, to deliver clear and robust proposal solutions and execution packages that meet both the corporate business goals and customer expectations, as well as align with relevant governing policies. This position will be required to integrate with key stakeholders and contributors at all levels of the EPIC team and corporate/program leadership in leading the development of effective, efficient and timely proposals, often under tight deadlines.
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE**
+ Manage the end-to-end proposal development and submission process, including interpretation of RFPs, coordinating RFI's, developing solution strategies, SOW preparation, bid analysis, strategic planning and execution package development.
+ Analyse tender/RFP requirements and develop proposal strategies.
+ Lead and facilitate the development, review and release of all required proposal elements.
+ Develop detailed project execution packages in support of awarded proposals.
+ Support and manage project execution as assigned.
+ Ensure all proposal documentation is maintained IAW current document control processes.
+ Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace.
+ Any other reasonable duties as requested
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Essential**
+ Undergraduate Qualifications - Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.
**Desirable**
+ Post Graduate Qualifications - Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.
**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**
**Minimum Essential**
+ Proposal and Project Management process knowledge
+ Proposal document preparation using Microsoft Office and Adobe suites
+ Document Management experience
**Desirable**
+ Experience developing proposals/bids
+ Proposal planning and Microsoft Project
+ Schedule development/management
+ Construction project management and estimation
+ SharePoint and MS Project experience
**WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS**
+ Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.
**STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS**
+ At least 18 years of age.
+ Able to fluently read, write and speak English
+ Australian or US citizen
**EHS REQUIREMENT**
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:
+ Completing work tasks in a safe manner
+ Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
+ Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
+ Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to "STOP WORK" if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

_Please note: This position is contingent upon the formal award of the contract to our organization. Employment offers will only be finalized once the contract has been awarded and all necessary approvals have been received._
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**Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.**
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