Job ID: 721973BR Date posted: Apr. 01, 2026
Description:

You will be the Contracts Management Manager for the THAAD Program Contracts Management team. Our team is responsible for delivering disciplined contract oversight that enables mission‑critical Integrated Air and Missile Defense solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contracts Management Manager you will be responsible for leading the contracts function across the full contract lifecycle while supervising a skilled team of contract professionals.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the authorized, empowered representative with customer buying representatives, building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals.


• Ensure contract responsibilities comply with Lockheed Martin corporate and local policies, all applicable laws and regulations, and Delegation of Authority approval requirements.


• Supervise the contract team – recruitment, training, performance assessment, workflow coordination – and manage capture assignments to ensure they are tracked and completed on time.


• Lead and support internal and external audits, verify compliance, and guarantee final contract documents are consistent with negotiated agreements.


• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations and risks; compile and analyze data, maintain historical contract information, conduct briefings and participate in technical proposal meetings; occasional travel required.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, detail‑oriented leader who thrives on translating complex regulatory and technical requirements into robust contract solutions. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical programs, and the chance to shape strategic initiatives within a purpose‑driven, technically sophisticated team.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires selected candidate must possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with over 5 years of professional experience, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Considered an emerging authority.

Contracts Lead experience working US Government/DoD Contracts.

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Proven experience proposing, negotiating, administering and closing a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and/or cost type (CPFF, CPIF) DoD contracts

Sound working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other government acquisition regulations.

This position will require onsite work >50% per week. Occasional travel is required.

Must have excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

Strong working knowledge of administering and negotiating a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) contracts

Should be detail oriented and able to work in a hybrid team environment

Proven ability to manage routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts.

Experience identifying contractual risks and understanding the financial implications

The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.
Desired Skills:
- Active Secret Clearance
- An experienced/decisive leader with prior leadership experience
- Experience with large, complex mission critical programs and contracts
- Experience with International customers and contracts
- Able to work with and influence stakeholders across multiple functions
-Self Starter, able to lead the successful completion of program and contractual requirements with minimal oversight, and with agility, accuracy, and speed.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs)
- Experience working independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with Research & Development (R&D) programs.
- Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non-traditional contract and agreement types.
- Experience providing strategic and sound business advice to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and strategically with functional and program counterparts to drive business results.
- Ability to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, financing payments, etc.
- Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments, able to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence, positivity, and enthusiasm leading a team and working collaboratively with key stakeholders during a project
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First