Subcontract Management Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Subcontract Management Senior to lead end-to-end subcontract execution for missile and defense programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance, with collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, and legal teams to protect production flow.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of standard government contract types.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, awarding, modifying, and closing subcontracts that meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.
• Monitoring supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical metrics, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and resolving daily supplier issues to protect production flow.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, and legal teams to align deliverables.
• Applying DFARS, FAR, ITAR, and internal policies, conducting compliance reviews, and mitigating regulatory exposure.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional leadership

Independent worker

Government contracts knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Standard Job Description You will be the Subcontract Management Senior for one of our Missiles & Fire Control Programs which may include programs such as F-35, THAAD, PAC-3, Javelin, or other similar initiatives. Our team is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain lifecycle ensuring cost, schedule, and performance excellence.

Standard Job Description You will be the Subcontract Management Senior for one of our Missiles & Fire Control Programs which may include programs such as F-35, THAAD, PAC-3, Javelin, or other similar initiatives. Our team is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain lifecycle ensuring cost, schedule, and performance excellence.

What You Will Be Doing As the Subcontract Management Senior, you will be responsible for driving end to end subcontract execution, safeguarding material flow, and ensuring compliance with corporate and government regulations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Drafting, negotiating, awarding, modifying, and closing subcontracts that meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.
• Monitoring supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical metrics, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and resolving daily supplier issues to protect production flow.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, and legal teams to align deliverables.
• Applying DFARS, FAR, ITAR, and internal policies, conducting compliance reviews, and mitigating regulatory exposure.

Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, results driven professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and excels at building strong supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to influence critical program outcomes, work with cutting edge technology, and grow your expertise within a supportive, mission focused organization.

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 is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Working knowledge of standard government contract types
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills

• Experience managing subcontracts for specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within the defense industry
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Experience with risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution
• Ability to effectively interact with senior management, suppliers, and external stakeholders on complex matters requiring coordination across multiple functional organizations
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience with negotiations above the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) / Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CCoPD) threshold, including price analysis, cost analysis, technical evaluation, and fact-finding

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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.