Staff, Contracts Manager – Lockheed Martin

Title of the Job: Staff, Contracts Manager

Location: Washington DC

Job Description: LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceSecretShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment23KMA00:SMD ContractsJob ClassContractsJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalProgramConventional Prompt StrikeReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionAt 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.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?What does this role look like?
This is a job 5 times the speed of sound! If you’re interested in Hypersonic technology, come join our team supporting one of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the company.Lockheed Martin Space is not just about satellites… the Strategic & Missile Defense business area offers growing opportunities to work programs focused on the protection of our nation and allies from a multitude of threats. Our exciting programs are dynamic in nature and often times focus on significant geo-political trends.If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our Strategic & Missile Defense business! Preferred work location Washington, D.C.This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
The successful candidate will be a contracts negotiator for highly dynamic hypersonic weapons programs. The role is responsible to manage, both independently and with a team, all day-to-day contract negotiation and administration across multiple contracts. The candidate will work closely with functional organizations (finance, pricing, program management, engineering, subcontracts, etc.), and must be a self-starter, willing to learn, demonstrate strategic thinking, and be able to effectively coordinate with multiple internal and external customers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching complex issues and providing recommendations for resolution; developing risk assessments and mitigation plans; assisting the manager and program team on various assignments that require business acumen; and providing contractual guidance.Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Washington, D.C. and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

• Previous professional General Business or Project Management or Contract experience

Desired skills

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9+ years of professional experience; or 7+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Knowledge of various contract types
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR
• Knowledge of DoD Contracting
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently
• Task oriented
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• 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.

VirtualnoZip20003EEOLockheed 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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommutePart time telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyPart-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 Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule4×10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will telework > = 50%

Company Name: Lockheed Martin

Salary: $105000 – 197800 per year

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