Subcontract Management Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Subcontract Manager to lead the procurement lifecycle for critical programs of national importance. You will drive supplier cost, schedule, and performance, guiding cross-functional teams through complex vendor selections and award processes.

The role requires proven experience in large, multi-contract development projects, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience for qualification.
• 5+ years in supply chain management with 3+ years in subcontract management.
• 2+ years managing medium to large subcontractors.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a US SECRET clearance with background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on varied subcontracts.
• Lead multifunctional subcontract management teams.
• Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and POs.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms/conditions.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiations

Subcontract administration

Proposal development

Vendor relationship management

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Standard Job Description

What is the mission?

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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.

What does this role look like?

Supply Chain is responsible for developing a competitive sourcing strategy and bringing our suppliers on board through the development lifecycle. The subcontractors we manage are vital in supporting design, build and deployment of a program of national importance.

The Subcontract Manager (SCM) will report directly to the SPM Sr. Mgr within the Strategic & Missile Defense (SMD) mission area.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs.
• Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams.
• Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 5+ years overall experience, with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e. Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiations, Proposals).
• 2+ years of overall experience in managing mediam to large subcontractors.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills

• Three years of current experience on large development programs.
• Experience with managing multiple contract types: Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, OTA, Letter contract types.
• Technical knowledge of missile products. An engineering background is considered a plus.
• Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts to deliver on time and within budget.
• Control Account Management certification and/or experience.
• Ability to develop strong supplier relationships and positively supplier performance
• Experience with supply chain management or buying or procurement or related field
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

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: 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.