Subcontract Program Management Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Marietta, GA seeks an experienced Subcontract Manager to oversee subcontracted systems across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with requirements and company policies while directing cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.

You will develop sourcing and subcontract program plans, act as the primary liaison with suppliers and the program management office, guide make/buy decisions, manage RFPs, negotiations, and transition to program startup, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience with program and project management fundamentals including IMS/milestone trackers.
• Experience releasing RFPs, negotiating contracts and placing Purchase Orders.
• Experience developing presentation packages for leadership.
• Experience managing program commitments and timelines for supplier management.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontracted teams and critical subcontracted systems across contracts, ensuring compliance with requirements and policies.
• Direct and manage costs, quality, schedule, and technical performance for subcontractors and product families.
• Develop sourcing and subcontract management strategic plans addressing program capture, execution, and risk.
• Serve as primary liaison to subcontractor and program management office.
• Lead all subcontract phases from business case to make/buy decisions, RFPs, startup, negotiation, and closeout.
• Establish milestone objectives to meet schedules and contractual specs.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement to ensure successful subcontract execution.

Skills

Program management

Project management

RFP process

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional

SAP

DoD programs

Tools

SAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

Standard Job Description

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

This role leads internal teams of Buyers, Engineers, and Quality personnel and others to manage subcontracted efforts successfully. Key responsibilities include delivering briefs, managing supplier responsiveness, reporting status to the program office, coordinating with all required functional representatives, and participating in all supply chain aspects to meet program commitments. Success requires demonstrated expertise in program management, process improvement, project management, supply chain and leadership, along with broad knowledge across the Aero Enterprise. The Integrator ensures early problem identification and timely resolution, establishes subcontractor risk management processes (including risk tracking, mitigation plans, SDRL and SSOW tracking for delivery/approval), and verifies that data requirements, schedules, and regulatory/LM business practices are accurate and complete for both domestic and international subcontracting. Additional duties involve proposal support—such as reviewing/approving SSOWs, RFP packages, and facilitating fact-finding and negotiations—and defining the business rhythm needed to effectively manage subcontracted elements. Travel to domestic and international locations is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience and/or strong grasp of both program and project management fundamentals including working to an IMS and/or Milestone tracker
• Experience working through the GSC Proposal Process and working in the capacity of a buyer, releasing RFPs, negotiating contracts and placing Purchase Orders.
• Experience developing presentation packages and presenting to leadership
• Experience managing program commitments and timelines specific to supplier management.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risk

Desired Skills

• Team player able to effectively communicate with cross functional organizations and build working relationships.
• Experience with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP)
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills in the application of subcontracts administration.
• Business acumen and ability to make business decisions independently
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures.
• Experience in International Business Practices
• Mitigation & Project Management as it relates to Supply Chain.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Broad Experience Base, Preferably With Knowledge Of

• Experience in subcontract management process and strategies
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience working with or in Program Management
• Experience leading and mentoring teams
• Experience reviewing and/or updating SSOWs

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.