Senior Contracts Negotiator (Top Secret Clearance)

Lockheed Martin; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

At Lockheed Martin Space, the contracts management role involves overseeing the entire contract lifecycle for critical missions. Candidates must possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a Bachelor's degree required and a Top Secret clearance mandated. Join a team that is shaping the future of space technology and enjoy a supportive environment for your career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of contract types and negotiation.
• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible) required.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of contracts and proposals focused on operations and sustainment.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to contracts.
• Serve as primary interface with customer representatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Description: What is it like to work in contracts 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.

What does this role look like?
Join our contracts management team and become a part of something special in support of our classified missions. Our team needs an individual who can exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work independently in a complex contracting environment. This role requires a strong understanding of contracts management practices in order to support the full contract lifecycle...from proposal preparation through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
• Providing support to a portfolio of contracts and new business proposals that are primarily focused on operations and sustainment as well as agile software development.
• Serving as business consultant to management on significant matters relating to contract policies, program performance, and long-range company goals and objectives.
• Coordinating with other internal functions such as program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to develop solutions to contractual issues and address customer concerns.
• Ensuring portfolio compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and facilitate team adherence to the Delegation of Authority requirements for proposals and other contractual actions.
• Serving as an authorized, empowered representative for the Company as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree with relevant experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- US Citizenship required, candidate must hold an active TS clearance and successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college with 5+ years or more of professional experience; or 3+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree
- Experience collaboratively interfacing with diverse disciplines such as Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Property, and Business Development
- Experience with negotiating and managing various contract types (FFP, FPAF/IF, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ)
- Experience with building strong, positive customer relationships
- Experience with communicating across varied audiences, including written, spoken, and presentation preparation
- Direct experience with contract management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry
- Experience with special access programs
- Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) are a plus.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- US Citizenship required, candidate must hold a Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible), and successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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
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

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