You will be the Contracts Management Senior - Level 3 for the F‑35 Sustainment team in the Mods & Upgrades program area. This is a large sustainment portfolio covering design, procurement, and installation of aircraft modifications across F-35 variants.
In this role, you will perform contracts management functions across the full lifecycle of contract actions — from capture and proposal development through contract award and all phases of administration. You will provide business advice and guidance to, and coordinate closely with, cross-functional partners including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to manage a broad range of responsibilities spanning solicitations, capture, negotiations, and contract terms and obligations.
As an authorized and empowered representative of the Company, you will serve as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives, building effective working relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. You will coordinate resolution of contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, and ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions.
You will lead and support internal and external audits as needed, verifying compliance and ensuring final contract documents accurately reflect agreements reached in negotiations. You may also help plan and deliver training on contract practices across the Company, and will collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop, negotiate, and award contracts while managing the full contract lifecycle.
- Provide expert guidance on contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the authorized company representative in customer interactions, fostering strong relationships.
- Partner with program leadership to align contract actions with strategic objectives.
- Maintain detailed contract records and oversee contract administration activities.
- Demonstrated DoD Contracting Experience
- Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
- Experience with FAR/DFARs
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Should be detail and teamwork oriented.
- Candidate willing and able to engage on routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions for multi-billion dollar complex contracts.
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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.
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