Contracts Management - E2 (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Lockheed Martin; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

FSA

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, from capture through proposal, award, and administration. The role requires coordinating with program management, finance, legal, and subcontracts to ensure compliant, timely performance, with an emphasis on effective relationships with customer buyers and internal stake- holders.

Active TOP SECRET clearance is required; 1+ years’ experience is expected along with strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Experience with contract management from capture through administration.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts across solicitations, negotiations, awards, and administration.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, legal, and business functions to fulfill obligations.
• Lead audits and ensure compliance with laws and Delegation of Authority.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiations

Program management

FAR

DFARS

Compliance

Audit support

AI prompting

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

In this role you will: 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Possesses comprehensive understanding and applies concepts within the field and related disciplines.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to a range of complex problems. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
• Ability to exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Engages with senior personnel on significant matters.
• 1+ years of experience
• Active TOP SECRET clearance

Desired Skills

• Active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance with poly and ability to maintain a US TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance highly preferred
• Experience in Federal Government contract administration/management and negotiations, program management, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers.
• Prior government contracts management experience
• Demonstrated experience of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment.
• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand.
• Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-start who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 2+ years of related experience and bachelors or master's degree or higher level degree

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67400.00 - $125200.00

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.