AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Your Role:  

The Business Development and Capture Manager (Weapons Systems) will lead capture activities to secure new business and support organic growth across existing contracts within NGA’s weapons systems portfolio. Working under the guidance of the Director Future Business, you will shape capture strategy, coordinate proposal activities, and deliver value-for-money solutions aligned to NGA’s strategic objectives. 
 
Key responsibilities include: 

Lead capture efforts for guided weapons and land-based weapons systems opportunities, with a focus on combined-arms land systems. Conduct market surveillance and opportunity analysis aligned to NGA strategy and program objectives. Develop and execute capture strategies through targeted engagement with Defence, industry, and internal stakeholders. Coordinate capture reviews, proposal inputs, and deliverables in accordance with the NGA Business Acquisition Process (BAP). Assess, qualify, and progress opportunities for delegate approval, including Australian-specific context and workshare. Forecast, manage, and report capture resources and budgets, escalating risks and performance issues as required. 

 

About You:  

You are an experienced capture or project management professional with a strong Army or land domain background, bringing deep understanding of combined-arms land systems and Australian Defence capability needs. You are comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments and translating operational requirements into compelling capture strategies. 
 
You will bring: 

Demonstrated experience in combined-arms land systems, particularly long-range fires and ground-based air defence. Army or land-domain background (ex-Army highly regarded), ideally with deep experience in the acquisition and sustainment of complex systems. Experience in capture or project management activities for weapons systems pursuits within the Australian Defence context. Strong stakeholder engagement skills across Defence, industry partners, and internal technical SMEs. Proven ability to coordinate capture activities, reviews, and proposal development in structured governance frameworks. Ability to represent the organisation at customer and industry engagements with credibility and confidence. 

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, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs. 

2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave  

Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs 

Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option  

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 verification