Contracts Management, Staff

Job Description

Description:At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education and background.
Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, encouragement, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and experience your future!
Benefits: In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above we offer extensive benefits to include competitive 401k, insurance and a new 4/10 schedule. We remain an equal opportunity company.
The Staff Contracts Management professional will work a number of programs in our Air and Commercial Solutions (ACS) Market Segment primarily leading the International Mobility portfolio, inclusive of US Government programs and Direct Commercial Sales opportunities. They will work both Prime Contracts and IWTAs (inter-company agreements). Responsibilities will also include Contracts support for potential ACS major new business opportunities. The contracts management professional will support the ACS sub-market segments with proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration. The contracts management professional will develop and apply solutions to problems requiring the use of a high degree of ingenuity and creativity. The contracts management professional will review customer requests for proposals and offer alternate approaches to mitigate risks involving schedule, cost, specifications, etc. The contracts management professional will maintain communication with cross-functional organizations and customers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to execute the required actions on time. The contracts management professional will ensure contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. Since establishing internal and external customer relationships is imperative, this role may require occasional domestic and international travel.
Basic Qualifications:
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Experience with USG Intellectual Property terms and licenses.
• Experience with USG (FAR/DFARS) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out.
• Experience with Multiple USG Contract Types (FFP, FPIF, CPAF, CPFF).
• First-hand negotiation experience.
• Ability to make effective presentations to executive leadership.
• Analytical thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions, providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
• A desire to develop program and functional leadership skills.
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and procedures; specifically CMS-510.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's Electronic Contracting Systems.
• Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.
• Previous experience with Direct Commercial Sales
• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager or equivalent.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First