Senior Contracts Manager

Job ID: 676042BR Date posted: Sep. 16, 2024 Program: Space Security
Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?

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 worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products.

Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers.

Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready. Will you?

If you are you looking for a career where you can have a significant positive impact on nationally critical programs, and serve some of your country’s most important and dynamic security missions? A job where you can grow and learn? Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products?

What does this role look like?
Join our contracts management team and become a part of something special in support of our classified missions. Our team needs an individual who can exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work independently in a complex contracting environment. This role requires a strong understanding of contracts management practices in order to support the full contract lifecycle...from proposal preparation through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
• Providing support to a portfolio of contracts and new business proposals that are primarily focused on operations and sustainment as well as agile software development.
• Serving as business consultant to management on significant matters relating to contract policies, program performance, and long-range company goals and objectives.
• Coordinating with other internal functions such as program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to develop solutions to contractual issues and address customer concerns.
• Ensuring portfolio compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and facilitate team adherence to the Delegation of Authority requirements for proposals and other contractual actions.
• Serving as an authorized, empowered representative for the Company as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college with 4+ years or more of professional experience; or 2+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- US Citizenship required, candidate must hold a clearance and successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
- Experience collaboratively interfacing with diverse disciplines such as Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Property, and Business Development
- Experience with negotiating and managing various contract types (FFP, FPAF/IF, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ)
- Experience with building strong, positive customer relationships
- Experience with communicating across varied audiences, including written, spoken, and presentation preparation
- Direct experience with contract management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry
- Experience with special access programs
- Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) are a plus.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- US Citizenship required, candidate must hold a Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible), and successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First