Senior, Contracts Management (Individual Contributor Level 3)

Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.Key to this position, here is some insight aboutFleet Ballistic Missile ProgramsThis role will offer you the following daily challenges:· Perform FBM Contracts Management tasks across the spectrum of functional support responsibilities associated with providing contract execution, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration and closeout.· Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including Program Management, Finance, Legal, Subcontracts Management, Business Development, Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting, and Compliance, to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including capture activities, proposal preparation/submittal, fact-finding, negotiations, contract correspondence, and contract reporting and performance obligations.· Compose concise and effective Contracts Management correspondence and presentation slides.· Serve as an authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with Customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives.· Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance.· Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contract actions. · Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance.· Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.· May plan and participate in training of contract practices within the Company.· Collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.#LockheedMartinSpaceContractsBenefits of Employment: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.Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.Basic Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4+ years of professional experience -OR- a Master's degree from an accredited college with 2+ years of professional experience· Ability to manage or negotiate contracts· You will need to be a U.S. Citizen, and be ableto obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD SECRETclearance, to support this Government contract,as well as successfully pass a drug andbackground check, in order to meet eligibilityrequirements for access to classified information.Desired Skills:· Demonstrated experience with briefing seniorleadership on program status and contractualissues.· Experience evaluating and complying with FARand DFARS clauses and provisions.· Experience negotiating cost and fee arrangements and administering multiple U.S. Federal contract types: Fixed Price Incentive, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, and Firm Fixed Price.· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsto support and achieve business goals and adesire to help grow the business and gainefficiencies to improve program performance.· Skilled at independent learning and research.· Potential to serve as a special topic team leadand provide contractual support and guidance toother program personnel.· Comfortable exercising latitude in determiningobjectives and approaches to assignments,serving as point-of-contact to the U.S. Government customeron major matters pertaining to program policies,plans, and objectives.· Demonstrated development of contractualsolutions for a variety of complex businessissues.· Focused listening skills.· Coordination and collaboration skills.· Track record of strong, positive customerrelationships, maintaining trust and effectiverapport.· Ability to analyze/synthesize financial data,regulations, procedures, process descriptions,and make recommendations.· Proven exceptional strategic communicationskills, both written (clear and concise), verbal,and presentation, to effectively communicatebusiness cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, aswell as program and executive management,with an ability to persuade and motivate action.Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: 9x80 every other Friday offLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: ContractsType: Full-TimeShift: First