Standard Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission?

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.

What does this role look like? 

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. 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 supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution.  Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

• Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams.
• Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work:  Denver, Colorado, and be expected to work in the office.

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education. 
• 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management).
• Must be open to occasional travel, up to ~10% to support Program and/or Supplier visits.
• You will need to be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI clearance, to support government contracts, as well as successfully pass a background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. (Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.)

Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Prior professional experience working Supply Chain Management (SCM) fundamentals, including processes, procedures, policies, systems, and overall understanding of subcontracts and acquisition procedures.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS.
• Familiarity with SAP/P2P enterprise resource planning software.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of management and persuade/motivate action.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.