Contracts Management Sr. Staff / Lvl 5 / Arlington, TX

Description:

Are you highly motivated and seeking a career in a challenging, exciting, and fast paced environment? Do you want a position where you can make a difference and creatively solve problems?

Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence, and build incredible products?

If you have the drive and commitment to succeed, then we want to build a better tomorrow and stay ahead of ready, with you. Come and experience your future!

This position will be supporting the PAC-3 Production/International contracts team within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Line of Business and will include the following activities:p>What You Will Be Doing

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.

• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships

• Help shape and implement business strategies and provide creative solutions to overcome challenges

• Advise Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations, and risks.

• Lead cross-functional LM teams to negotiate contracts.

For a level 5, we typically require 15 yrs of professional experience; or 13 yrs of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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Basic Qualifications:

Experience proposing, negotiating and administering contracts.

- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or more of professional experience; or 13 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.

- US Citizenship required, candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance and successfully pass a drug and background check.

-Occasional travel is required.

-Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if required.

Desired Skills:

-Experience in strategy development for new captures

-Experience proposing, negotiating, and managing complex USG contracts; Experience supporting proposals and contracts in various program phases (e.g. development, production, and sustainment contracts) and experience with different contract types (e.g FPI, FFP, CPIF, CPFF, etc.) is a plus

-Experience proposing, negotiating, and managing International DCS and FMS contracts; prior experience drafting International/DCS contract terms and familiarity with International Commercial Terms is a plus

-Knowledge and application of acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR)

-Experience with Other Transactional Authority (OTA) agreements.

-Ability to work independently under very limited supervision.

-Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

-Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Policies and Procedures, business systems and tools is a plus.

-Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) are a plus.

-Proven experience in contract management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry.

-Strong knowledge of contract law, regulations, and compliance requirements.

-Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.

-Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and customers.

- Ability to establish trusted partnerships with internal and external customer.s

-Detail oriented and able to work collaboratively on teams; positive, enthusiastic; willing/able to bring forward creative ideas and solutions to difficult problems.

-Willingness to train, coach and educate others; prior leadership experience is a plus.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First