Job ID: 640149BR Date posted: Jun. 02, 2023
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 people 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?

Every day, our 110,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ missions. 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.

What does this role look like?

This advanced-career Contracts Management role will support a Corporate Focus program within the Military Space Line of Business. The selected candidate will be an individual contributor, but must be able to succeed with minimal supervision and direction. Candidates should possess ability to proactively lead tactical and strategic aspects of the contracting process from Request to Proposals (RFPs), Contract Negotiation and Administration, and Contract Closeout. You will work both Prime Contracts and IWTAs (inter-company work transfer agreements). You will support proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration. You will develop and apply solutions to problems requiring the use of a high degree of ingenuity and creativity. You will review customer requests for proposals and offer alternate approaches to mitigate risks involving schedule, cost, specifications, etc. You will maintain communication with cross-functional organizations and customers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to execute the required actions on time. You 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 travel to meet business and regulatory needs.
The selected candidate will provide risk assessments and offer alternative approaches to mitigate risks, including alternative contractual language. Investigate and reconcile contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc.. Collect and analyze data, identify trends, and report contract status data to contracts team, management and customers. You will monitor contract performance, identify and status issues to contracts team for action, and respond to audit requirements, both internal to LM and external to standards organizations or DCMA and DCAA. You will work closely with contracts and program teams to improve contract management performance. Manage ad hoc data requests and works closely with department manager to spot performance trends.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 8+ years of professional experience or 6+ years of professional experience with a Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Serve as consultant to management and communicate with personnel outside the organization on major matters, including explanation and interpretation of positions, policies, plans, and objectives.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions.
• You will need to be a US Citizen and be able to obtain, and maintain a SECRET clearance, including drug and background checks.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with US Government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s policies and procedures and business systems.
• Self-starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to interface at senior levels of management both within the company and as the external company representative with our customer(s) representing contracts, technical, business, and program issues professionally and clearly.
• Proven exceptional strategic 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, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.
• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, shape RFPs, and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
• Possess excellent relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers.
• Ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to convey the company’s positions through exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced educational degree(s), such as JD or MBA.
• NCMA and/or IACCM certification is highly desired but not required.
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $91,300 - $175,000. 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.
(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 most major metropolitan areas in California, and New York is $105,000 - $197,800. 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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First