Job Description
Job Title:  Contracts Management Associate- Early Career
Posting Start Date:  10/14/26

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a full-time Early Career position. In this role, you will support cradle to grave contract management, including proposal development, customer negotiations, and contract administration through contract completion. The successful candidate will have experience with handling multiple projects at any given time, communicating with positive impact, and delivering results on-time with excellent quality.  

Must be a US Citizen.; This position will require a government security clearance.; This position is located at a facility that requires special access. 

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in business management, finance or legal studies or relevant degree from an accredited University.

Ability to make effective presentations to senior management.

Analytical thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions, providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability/willingness to travel as needed.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with utilizing AI to complete taskings.

Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.

Certified Federal Contracts Manager or equivalent.

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. 

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $61900.00 - $114900.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $55700.00 - $103400.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $49500.00 - $91900.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $44500.00 - $82700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc. 

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.