Contracts Management Stf - E4 - Arlington,TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

4x10 schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced Contracts Management Staff to guide the full lifecycle of contracts—from capture and proposal to award and administration. You will provide business advice, coordinate with cross‑functional partners, and serve as the authorized representative to customers throughout the contract process.

The role emphasizes leading negotiations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining robust contractual documentation while interfacing with

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the proposal and contracting process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
• Generally, has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract solicitations, negotiations, and award actions while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to align contract terms with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface with customer buying representatives, building effective relationships and addressing contractual issues.
• Support internal and external audits, verify compliance, and maintain accurate contractual documentation.
• Collect contractual data and prepare reports for corporate and business‑area requests.

Skills

Contracting process

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Post-secondary degree optional

Tools

Contract drafting

LM policies

LM business systems

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Contracts Management Stf for the Contracts Management Team. Our team is responsible for managing contracts across the full lifecycle—from capture and proposal through award and administration.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contracts Management Stf you will provide business advice, coordinate with cross‑functional partners, and serve as the authorized representative to customers throughout the contract process.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead contract solicitations, negotiations, and award actions while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to align contract terms with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface with customer buying representatives, building effective relationships and addressing contractual issues.
• Support internal and external audits, verify compliance, and maintain accurate contractual documentation.
• Collect contractual data and prepare reports for corporate and business‑area requests.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can translate complex contractual requirements into clear, actionable guidance. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence critical business outcomes.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requiresselected candidate to possess ability to obtain a Secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the proposal and contracting process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
• Generally, has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's business systems
• Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles
• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance Candidate should be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Candidate should be a proactive self‑starter who is detail and teamwork 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

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.