Contracts Management Associate - Early Career

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from capture and proposal through award and administration. You will coordinate with program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, and business development to ensure successful performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business or related field, strong Microsoft Office skills, and US citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
• US citizenship required or proof of ability to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from capture through award and administration.
• Provide business guidance and coordinate with program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, BD, engineering, HR, accounting, and compliance.
• Interface with customer buying representatives to build relationships and manage contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Delegation of Authority for proposals and actions.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

US citizenship or work eligibility

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Standard Job Description

Perform contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations / capture, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations. Serve as authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with Customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company. Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.

Standard Job Description

Perform contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations / capture, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations. Serve as authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with Customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company. Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business or a related field
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• US citizenship required or proof of ability to work in the US

Desired Skills

• Current DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Program Finance experience
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's policies and procedures and business systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communicaiton skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-base environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite apps
• Determination to drive results, comunicate status and coordinate progress about a variety of topics
• Business Writing - emails, formal correspondence, proposals and presentations
• Perform with humilty, tact, and patience seeking insight and consensus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $49500.00 - $91900.00

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.