Contracts Management Position At Lockheed Martin Space
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.
This role will offer you the following daily challenges :
- Perform contracts management functions that include activities associated with proposals, contract award, and all phases of contract administration.
- Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations / capture, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations.
- Serve as 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 contractual 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 Company.
- Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.
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.
Basic Qualifications :
Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.Possesses comprehensive understanding and applies concepts within the field and related disciplines.Ability to develop practical solutions to a range of complex problems.Ability to exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.Active TOP SECRET clearance.Desired Skills :
Active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance with poly and ability to maintain a US TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.Experience in Federal Government contract administration / management and negotiations, program management, or a related field.Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers.Prior government contracts management experience.Demonstrated experience of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).Detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment.Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand.Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-start who can work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : TS / SCI w / Poly.