Contracts Management Sr

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a contracts professional to lead proposal development, negotiations and contract execution for development and sustainment efforts within the CH-53K portfolio.

You will perform contracts management across the full lifecycle of contract actions—from capture and proposal development through award and all phases of administration, coordinating with cross-functional partners to manage a broad range of responsibilities and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• DoD contracting experience required.
• Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with program leadership to align contract actions with strategic objectives.
• Maintain detailed contract records and oversee contract administration activities.

Skills

DoD contracting experience

Proposal development & negotiations

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

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WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

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.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Our mission is to solve the world’s toughest challenges by providing innovative solutions for our customers. We foster a culture of collaboration and growth, offering employees opportunities to develop new skills, advance their careers, and contribute to projects that make a global impact.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll be part of a company that’s committed to empowering you with the resources, training, and opportunities needed to shape the future of defense. You’ll lead a dynamic team that plays a critical role in supporting one of the most advanced defense systems in the world. Join us and help ensure that our warfighters have the best possible tools to succeed in their missions.

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced contracts professional to lead proposal development, negotiations and contract execution for development and sustainment efforts within the CH-53K portfolio. 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. You will lead and support internal and external audits as needed, verifying compliance and ensuring final contract documents accurately reflect agreements reached in negotiations. You may also help plan and deliver training on contract practices across the Company, and will collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated DoD Contracting Experience
• Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
• Experience with FAR/DFARs
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Desired Skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Should be detail and teamwork oriented.
• Candidate willing and able to engage on routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions for complex contracts.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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.