Contracts Manager / Lvl 5 / Onsite / Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Contracts Management Manager for the Precision Fires Line of Business. Our team is responsible for delivering contract excellence that powers advanced munitions development, production, and sustainment.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contracts Management Manager you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing contracts organization, guiding the full contract lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and develop the contracts team across the full contract lifecycle—from capture, proposal, and award through execution, closeout, and audit.
- Negotiate and manage US Government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts, ensuring strict adherence to laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority.
- Partner with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to provide strategic contract guidance, risk mitigation, and integrated solutions.
- Oversee contract audits and compliance activities, coordinating with internal and external audit teams to verify adherence and drive continuous improvement.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external customers, delivering innovative contract solutions that support business growth and mission success.
- The position will require onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel is required.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You will shape contract strategy for a premier defense portfolio, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor a talented team while enjoying flexible work‑life balance options.
We are committed to supporting your well‑being with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits. 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:
- Experience with US Government and/or International customers and contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Knowledge and documented application of acquisition regulations (FAR & DFARS)
- Generally has 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Desired Skills:
- Experience negotiating and managing complex development and production contracts
- Proven ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers
- Cost Type, Fixed Price, and Incentive Fee Contracting Type knowledge
- Extensive negotiation experience and knowledge of Precision Fires Munitions portfolio
- Experience in strategy development for new captures
- Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
- 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
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience problem solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions
- Ability 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
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
Quote
“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.