Standard Job Description
Do you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions?
As a Contracts Management Staff - Level 4 for the Deep Space Exploration and Commercial teams. Your portfolio will include fascinating science/discovery missions as well and efforts that drive affordability on related Space efforts.
In this role, you will perform contracts management functions across the full lifecycle of contract actions — from capture and proposal development through contract award and all phases of administration. You will provide business advice and guidance to, and coordinate closely with, cross-functional partners including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to manage a broad range of responsibilities spanning solicitations, capture, negotiations, and contract terms and obligations.
As an authorized and empowered representative of the Company, you will serve as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives, building effective working relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. You will coordinate resolution of contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, and ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop, negotiate, and award contracts while managing the full contract lifecycle.
- Provide expert guidance on contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the authorized company representative in customer interactions, fostering strong relationships.
- Partner with program leadership to align contract actions with strategic objectives.
- Maintain detailed contract records and oversee contract administration activities.
Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years experience in negotiating, managing, and/ or closing out Commercial and/or US Government contracts
• Knowledge of FAR or NFS and/ or Commercial contracting principles
• Experience in reviewing terms and conditions; and/ or performing contract risk analysis
• Ability to brief Leadership on program status and contractual issues
• You will need to be a US Citizen due to contract clause restraints.
Desired Skills
• Strategic thinker that can direct the operational support of an organization
• Strong positive customer relations track record with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to guide strategic activities
• Experience proposing and administering international contracts
• 7+ years of related contracts experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00
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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.