Contracts Negotiator (TS clearance Required)

Lockheed Martin; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Contracts Negotiator to join their innovative Space Operations Analytics team. This role involves providing business advice on contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building effective relationships with customers. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their analytical skills to navigate complex contractual landscapes. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the space sector. If you are passionate about making an impact in a dynamic field, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college.
• Excellent communication skills to persuade and motivate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advice and guidance on contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate solutions to contractual issues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Relationship-building skills

Knowledge of acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Equivalent experience/combined education

Job description

Description:What is it like to work incontracts at Lockheed Martin?

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.

Lockheed Martin National Space Systems is seeking an Associate Contracts Negotiator to join our Space Operations Analytics team of Contracts Professionals. The Contracts profession provides business advice and guidance to 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. They also 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. They coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance. They ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. They lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. They ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. Additionally, they may plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company, collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.

The successful candidate will need to be located in either Herndon, VA or Denver, CO. This position requires full-time, on site presence.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and motivate action

- You will need to be a US Citizen, and have a TS clearance to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug a background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
- SCI eligible and ability to pass a polygraph exam

-Experience collaboratively interfacing with diverse disciplines such as Program Management or Engineering or Finance or Supply Chain or Property or Business Development or any related area

- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3+ years of professional experience; or 1+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree.

- Knowledge of and experience with acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)

- Strong strategic thinker, with the proven ability to collaborate with leaders cross-functionally, and creative contracting experiences in contract management

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure

- 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.

- Ability to analyze contract terms and risks to mitigate financial impacts

- Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers

- Bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First