Sr. Contracts Negotiator (TS clearance required)

Space Contracts Professional

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.

What does this role look like? The successful candidate thrives in autonomous and creative environments supporting dynamic onsite classified programs. The role requires contracts management understanding to support the Contract Lifecycle from proposal preparation and strategy through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout. The successful candidate will work closely with internal functional organizations (finance, pricing, program management, engineering, subcontracts, etc.) and external customers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing solution recommendations for complex contractual matters; developing contracts strategy and customer relationship management; developing risk assessments and mitigation plans; assisting the manager and program team on various special assignments that require skill, knowledge, and business acumen; and providing contractual expertise and leadership. Typical activities include :

• Proposal preparation, coordination, and management. Review and evaluation of customer Requests for Proposal (RFP) or revisions to contracts. Provide strategy, risk assessments, and offers alternative approaches to mitigate risks, including alternative contractual language; evaluates and coordinates proposals; investigates and reconciles significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc.
• Contract negotiation, coordination, management, and closeout.
• Working in conjunction with associated functional organizations and customers to ensure conformance with contractual obligations, to remain cognizant of problem areas, and to implement the required corrective actions.
• Developing and applying advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to assigned activities.
• Developing and applying solutions to complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Active SCI clearance is preferred.

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This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : TS / SCI w / Poly

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Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.