Basic Qualifications
- Contract life cycle experience including proposals, negotiations, administration, and closeout.
- Exceptional and effective communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Microsoft Office computer experience is required.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Possess basic working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
Job Code/Title
E4154:Stf, Contracts Management
Job Description
You will be the Contracts Manager for the Precision Fires Line of Business at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. Our team is responsible for supporting the GMLRS / ER-GMLRS Transition to Production Munitions team and driving contract management functions across the organization.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for leading cradle-to-grave contract operations, building effective relationships with internal and external customers, and providing business advice and guidance to various functions to drive business goals and objectives.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Performing contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services
- Building effective relations with internal and external customers to influence favorable outcomes
- Providing business advice and guidance to various functions, including program management, finance, and engineering
- Serving as an authorized representative for the Company, interfacing with Customer buying representatives
- Coordinating solutions to contractual issues and customer concerns
- Ensuring contractual compliance with laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements
- Leading and supporting audits, as well as training and reporting contract practices
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven Contracts Manager who can drive business growth and success. As a Contracts Manager at Lockheed Martin, you will have the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects, build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, and contribute to the development of strategic business solutions. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contract management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Note that this role requires onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Desired Skills
- Cost Type, Fixed Price, and Incentive Fee
Contracting Type knowledge
- Extensive negotiation experience and knowledge of Precision Fires Munitions portfolio
- FMS Contracting Experience
- Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
- Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships
- Ability to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, financing payments, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience working autonomously with general direction
- Experience handling multiple, widely-varied
assignments
- Experience problem solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions
- Detail oriented and self-starter and teamwork oriented
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
Other Important Information
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.
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will telework < 50%
Ability to Telecommute
Part time telecommuting
Shift
First
Work Schedule Information
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.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Security Clearance
Secret
LMCareers Business Unit
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Department
DBCPD3:CONTRACTS - TAC MS
Job Class
Contracts
Job Category
Experienced Professional
City, State
Grand Prairie-TX
City
Grand Prairie
Zip
75051
Virtual
no
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Req Type
Full-Time
Direct/Indirect
Indirect
- 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.
EEO
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $91,300 - $175,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $105,000 - $197,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
