Contracts Manager; Leader; TS clearance required

Basic Qualifications

• Contracting or negotiation or management experiences
• Negotiating with both internal and external customers to support business objectives
• Ability to work with procurement regulations or FAR/DFARS or other transaction authority (OTAs) in all aspects of the contract life cycle or anything else similar
• Experience with different Contract Types FFP or FPIF or CPAF or CPFF or T&M or any other contract types
• Top Secret Clearance required

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Mgr, Contracts Management

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?

Responsible for managing a team of Contracts professionals within the National Security Space (NSS) Line of Business. Candidate will have leadership responsibility for all aspects of pre-acquisition activities and contract negotiation and management, including development of efficient acquisition and contracting strategies in partnership with internal and external customer counterparts. Candidate will serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, program management, functional counterparts and NSS contracts leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches.

Responsible for driving creative contractual strategies and an innovative mind-set across the diverse business portfolio. Will interface regularly with external customers to resolve challenges and support mission success.

Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment, and provide leadership to the team. Candidate must develop and maintain good working relationships, and be adept at dealing with customers, program team members, and industry peers, including senior management. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a dynamic complex environment. Must be flexible and able to establish priorities for multiple tasks.

Candidate should display excellent problem solving, creativity in finding better ways to achieve goals, and a desire to assist in growing the business and gaining efficiencies to help improve financial results as well as customer satisfaction.

• Leadership (management) experience
• Significant FAR/ DFARS experience
• Collaborative and creative contracting approach to novel and challenging dynamics
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and support to members of the team in a fast-paced environment
• Significant experience with USG procurement regulations in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out
• TS/ SCI clearance
• 8+ years of related experience

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Employee will work on-site full-time

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