Asc. Mgr, Contracts Management
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 683184BR Date posted: Dec. 18, 2024
Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
What does this role look like?
The Associate Manager, Contracts Management candidate will provide leadership for the LM Space Globally Responsive Space (Ground Segment) Portfolio Contracts Organization, supporting DoD and other Government Customers. Serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, programs, functional counterparts and Portfolio leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches. Responsible for driving contractual strategies and innovative mind-set across the diverse Portfolio. Establish and refine contracting practices to ensure all contractual requirements are met during program execution. In addition, the individual will establish and maintain favorable relations and communication with customer representatives, ensuring through the assigned Contracts professionals timely contract execution, interpretation and risk analysis of contractual provisions/requirements.
- Provide guidance, guide growth and development, and offer expertise to a staff of Contract professionals
- Oversee a full range of Contract Management activities including identification and management of contractual/performance issues, contract strategies, negotiations, and contract close-out
- Participate in establishing and administering projects and assignments and maintaining a consistent business reporting rhythm
- Work all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ and commercial) and fee arrangements, as well as be versed in both competitive and sole source proposals.
- Regularly exercise independent initiative and actions in support of strategic goals on behalf of the mission area and company.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to manage and/ or negotiate contracts
-Bachelor's or Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- You will need to be a US Citizen, and have an active security clearance at the TS level to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug a background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of and experience with acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)
- Strong strategic thinker, with the proven ability to collaborate with leaders cross-functionally, and creative contracting experiences in contract management
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proven track record of providing strategic contractual guidance in a dynamic and growing Mission Segment
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
- 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.
- Ability to analyze contract terms and risks to mitigate financial impacts
- Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers
- Bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch.
- Maintain a TS/ SCI
#LockheedMartinSpaceContracts
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, 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.
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.
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
Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
What does this role look like?
The Associate Manager, Contracts Management candidate will provide leadership for the LM Space Globally Responsive Space (Ground Segment) Portfolio Contracts Organization, supporting DoD and other Government Customers. Serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, programs, functional counterparts and Portfolio leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches. Responsible for driving contractual strategies and innovative mind-set across the diverse Portfolio. Establish and refine contracting practices to ensure all contractual requirements are met during program execution. In addition, the individual will establish and maintain favorable relations and communication with customer representatives, ensuring through the assigned Contracts professionals timely contract execution, interpretation and risk analysis of contractual provisions/requirements.
- Provide guidance, guide growth and development, and offer expertise to a staff of Contract professionals
- Oversee a full range of Contract Management activities including identification and management of contractual/performance issues, contract strategies, negotiations, and contract close-out
- Participate in establishing and administering projects and assignments and maintaining a consistent business reporting rhythm
- Work all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ and commercial) and fee arrangements, as well as be versed in both competitive and sole source proposals.
- Regularly exercise independent initiative and actions in support of strategic goals on behalf of the mission area and company.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to manage and/ or negotiate contracts
-Bachelor's or Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- You will need to be a US Citizen, and have an active security clearance at the TS level to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug a background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of and experience with acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)
- Strong strategic thinker, with the proven ability to collaborate with leaders cross-functionally, and creative contracting experiences in contract management
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proven track record of providing strategic contractual guidance in a dynamic and growing Mission Segment
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
- 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.
- Ability to analyze contract terms and risks to mitigate financial impacts
- Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers
- Bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch.
- Maintain a TS/ SCI
#LockheedMartinSpaceContracts
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, 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.
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.
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
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