Subcontract Administrator, Staff

Job Description

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 men and women 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. 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.
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?

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What is it like to work in Subcontract Administration
The Subcontract Administrator Role within the Enterprise and Strategic Sourcing Group (ESS) is responsible for overall supply chain management of a diverse portfolio of programs and is accountable to both the individual Programs / Centers of Excellence as well as directly to the central ESS organization as the Subcontract Management position will be a key player in managing an array of contracts as a Subcontract Administrator for the organization across a variety of both electronic, mechanical, payload and propulsion products.

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This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

• Support the RFP/proposal phase including the development of subcontract RFP packaged and templates , to include specifications, work statements/SOWs, and terms and conditions for the procurement, and all applicable documents of specialized materials, equipment, and services. This includes timely development of packages to support the RFP timelines to support the win teams’ proposal schedules
• Support Prime proposal and subcontract proposal adequacy, evaluation, and negotiations; subcontract program execution and supplier risk management, acquisition process compliance, subcontract closures, and implementation of the Space Enterprise Supply Chain strategy for multiple programs across Space.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 8+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of professional experience with compliance folder creation, acquisition procedures, and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• 3+ years of professional experience with the application of supply chain and subcontract management principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• 3+ years of professional experience with the development of RFP’s, complex statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria.
Desired Skills:
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:
• Experience with SAP/P2P Purchasing System, or similar ERP package.
• Knowledgeable of Lockheed Martin Policies, Procedures, and Regulations, prior experience working in Subcontracts and the Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP)/FAR/Lockheed Martin Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP)
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enable effective relationships with suppliers, Engineering, IPT leads, Program Management, and customers
• Experience with both development and production programs.
• RF or Electronics experience.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to bring matters/issues to successful closure.
• International subcontract experience with a working knowledge of import/export compliance and ITAR regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in more than one discipline, program, or line of business.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk mitigation plans, resolve cost and schedule issues to meet program needs, conflict management as necessary, and manage an Integrated Product Team.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management.

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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.

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To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.

We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes

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At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee... join us to experience your future!
Clearance Level: None
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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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 Colorado or Washington is $82,100 - $157,500. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $94,500 - $178,000. 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.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First