Subcontracts Program Manager

Job ID: 675396BR Date posted: Sep. 04, 2024 Program: FBM
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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What does this role look like?

Lockheed Martin Space is not just about satellites... the Strategic & Missile Defense business area offers growing opportunities to work programs focused on the protection of our nation and allies from a multitude of threats. Our exciting programs are dynamic in nature and focus on significant geo-political trends.

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM)Program is seeking a high potential and high-performing leader with relevant Program Management experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate proactively within diverse teams to support program performance execution excellence. FBM develops, designs, produces, maintains, and replenishes submarine-launched ballistic missiles capable of flying more than 4,000 nautical miles with a full payload.

FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.

As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile. .

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This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

This position holds procurement management and delegation responsibility for all applicable supplier agreements and contracts within the established authority.

You will perform subcontract program management duties in support of the program, including:

• Serve as Supply Chain Program Manager on program pursuits
• Develop material and subcontract management strategy
• Create Subcontract Management Plan
• Manage State of work development
• Manage Request for Proposal release
• Lead major subcontract strategy and execution
• Monitor and manage subcontract placement per program Integrated Master Schedule
• Monitor and manage submissions to Engineering
• Perform Supply Chain Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for assigned program(s)
• Represent Supply Chain Management at CAM reviews
• Manage ECO impacts to material cost and program schedule (serve as POC for Engineering CCB
• Negotiate with Program Management to ensure adequate budget is provided
• Ensure labor budgets are properly phased through program lifecycle

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Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Denver, CO , and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline,
• Prior professional experience with Earned Value Management, (EVM)
• Prior professional experience working with suppliers to execute to a baseline on a development program,
• Understanding of and experience negotiating and securing funding for complex long-term agreements.
• Must be open to occasional travel approximately ~30% to support Program and/or Supplier visits.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Please note:

No clearance is required to apply or prior to start.
Desired Skills:
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:

• 10+ years of professional experience,
• Strong desire to develop and implement strategic initiatives and drive the team to execute,
• Prior professional experience working Supply Chain Management (SCM) fundamentals including, processes, procedures, policies, systems, and overall understanding of subcontracts, and acquisition procedures,
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types,
• In-depth knowledge of all types of contracts and how to utilize which type in various program scenarios,
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure,
• Experienced presenter to Program Management and Customer representative,
• Ability to drive actions and results/resolution of contractual/technical issues and successful outcomes through teamwork,
• Implement continuous improvement leading to improved team and supplier performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the customer.
• Strong business acumen with a proven record of successful performance with focus on mission success, with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated skills to drive culture change supporting enterprise initiatives (i.e. hardware communization and insertion into programs, shift to "we vs. me" behaviors)
• Must be able to resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of management
• Ability to be flexible and accept change
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
• Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $118,100 - $226,400 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First