Experienced Contracts Manager (TS clearance required)

Lockheed Martin; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their Space Operations team. This role involves managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations, and supporting successful program outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and experience in contract negotiations. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on innovative solutions in the critical domain of space, contributing to a future of possibilities. Join a company that values integrity and offers diverse career opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle and ensure compliance.
• Work closely with internal teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

FAR Regulations

DFAR Regulations

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 experienced Contracts Manager to join our Space Operations Analytics team of Contracts Professionals. You will manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, working closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, mitigate risk, and support successful program outcomes. This position requires a strong background in US Government contracting.

The preference for the successful candidate is 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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s benefits package here.


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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Experience with contract negotiations or administration of U.S. Government contracts.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently on complex contractual matters.
- 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:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and motivate action
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification is a plus
- Experience with multiple contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPAF/IF, T&M).
- Knowledge of and experience with acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with general supervision.
- Experience with building strong, positive customer relationships
- Experience with special access programs
- SCI eligible and ability to pass a polygraph exam.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9+ years of professional experience; or 7+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree.
- 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
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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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