Contracts Management Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee end-to-end contract activities from capture to administration. You will partner with program management, finance, legal, and procurement to ensure compliant, timely execution of awards and amendments.

The role emphasizes strong regulatory knowledge (FAR/DFARS), effective negotiation, and stakeholder communication to support mission-critical Space programs and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAR/DFARS and government contracting regulations.
• Ability to manage contracts through capture, proposal, award, and administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform contracts management from capture through administration.
• Provide business guidance to program management, finance, legal, and other functions.
• Interface with customer buying representatives to manage relationships and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and delegation of authority for proposals and actions.
• Lead and support audits; coordinate training on contract practices.
• Collect contractual data and compile reports for corporate requests.

Skills

FAR/DFARS regulations

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Customer relationship

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment in contracts

Proposal development

Auditing coordination

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Juris Doctor or MBA (advanced degree)

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work with FAR, DFARS and/or other agency regulations or commercial regulations
• Managing and/ or negotiating contracts
• Compliant administration of contracts
• Ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers
• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6+ years of professional experience or in lieu of degree relevant experience will be considered.
• US Citizenship required, and successfully pass a drug and background check.

Desired Skills

• Experience with US Government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s policies and procedures and business systems.
• Self-starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to interface at senior levels of management both within the company and as the external company representative with our customer(s) representing contracts, technical, business, and program issues professionally and clearly.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.
• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, shape RFPs, and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
• Possess excellent relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers.
• Ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to convey the company’s positions through exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced educational degree(s), such as JD or MBA.
• NCMA and/or IACCM certification is highly desired but not required.
• US Citizenship required, candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/ SCI and successfully pass a drug and background check.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience; or 6+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100200.00 - $186200.00

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.