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Northrop Grumman

Industry Development Manager – Solid Rocket Motors

Northrop Grumman

. Develop the Australian supplier network supporting sovereign solid rocket motor production .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeCanberra • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing supplier networks and aligning them with production readiness in the Defence sector. Proven ability to build relationships across complex stakeholder groups while supporting Australian Industry Capability commitments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementDefence Industry ExperienceSecurity Clearance (NV1)Capability Gap Analysis

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Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStakeholder NavigationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Australian CitizenshipPolice CheckEmployment Screening Verification
Industry Keywords
Sovereign Solid Rocket Motor ProductionManufacturingSupply ChainEngineeringIndustry DevelopmentMajor Project EnvironmentsITAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop the Australian supplier network supporting sovereign solid rocket motor production
  • Identify industry capability gaps and develop suppliers toward production readiness
  • Build relationships across industry, government and internal program teams
  • Coordinate technical specialists, program teams and industry partners
  • Align supplier development plans with future production and capability requirements
  • Support Australian Industry Capability commitments and reporting
  • Keep complex stakeholder groups connected, informed and focused on shared outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Australian citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance is mandatory
  • Must satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
  • ITAR requirements apply; nationality may be a factor in determining suitability
  • Experience or background in Defence, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, industry development or major project environments
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex stakeholder networks
  • Ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
  • Travel: 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
  • Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
  • Salary packaging including novated car leases
  • Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
  • Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
  • Health & Wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid working
  • 9 day fortnight option