Contracts Management Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle from capture to closeout. Responsibilities include coordinating with program management, finance, legal, and other teams, and providing strategic business guidance to ensure compliant, high-quality contract performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Finance or Business, FAR/DFARS experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience with contract life cycle: proposals, negotiations, admin, closeout.
• Strong business acumen and ability to present to leaders.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts across the full lifecycle from capture through administration.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, and other functions.
• Provide business guidance and respond to audits and compliance reviews.
• Prepare data reports and support training on contract practices.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Business communication

Multitasking

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Contracts management systems

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.
• Strong business acumen and experience creating and presenting business information to functional business leaders
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and procedures
• Experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles
• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain customer relationships, have participated in proposal development and bid strategy, and lead successful negotiations
• Active Security Clearance
• Candidate should be able to manage multiple assignments and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate should be a proactive self-starter who is detail and team oriented
• Capable of working independently with general supervision

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00

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.