Subcontract Administrator

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin SpaceAt the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready. Will you?Every day, our 110,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.What does this role look like?Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment.This role will offer you the following daily challenges: Perform subcontract management duties in support of Missile Defense Programs, including direct and indirect material/service contracts. Proactively manage the complete procurement life-cycle for assigned items from identification/shaping of initial need, solicitation and review of offers, price analysis, order placement, delivery status and tracking hardware/SDRLs for assigned subcontracts through closure. Successful candidate must be a self-starter, goal oriented and able to interact with various program planning and subcontract personnel to ensure desired results. Resolve supplier performance issues and internal programmatic issues that may affect supplier performance. Remedy accounts payable /invoicing issues.Basic Qualifications:To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Business acumen Proficient Microsoft Office suite Developing negotiation skills Able to adapt to change quickly Possess excellent communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management. You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD 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:To be successful, ideally, you should also have: Data analytics Developing negotiation skills Supply chain management/procurement experience Familiarity with enterprise resource planning software Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Procedures and government contractingPLEASE NOTE-Other important information: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Benefits of Employment:To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical} Dental 401k {with generous matching} Generous Paid time off Work/life balance, family-friendly environment … we have a 9x80 schedule which means: 25 three-day weekends Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds Fun, talented and witty teammates Knowledgeable, supportive and engaged leadership Diverse, inclusive and community-minded organization Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Generous Tuition ReimbursementLearn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. Come, join us and experience your future!The Coolest Jobs are in Space!Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers pursue the hardest missions. Those that demand exceptional amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:job.QualificationsLockheed 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.EXPERIENCE LEVEL:Experienced Professional