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Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)
Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)Clearance Jobs • Fort Worth, TX, US
Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)

Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)

Clearance Jobs • Fort Worth, TX, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Staff, Contracts Management

Join the legendary Skunk Works team and take your career to new heights as a Staff, Contracts professional. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping innovative programs by managing and negotiating contracts that directly support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You will be the trusted advisor for contract lifecycle management-from strategy development to negotiation and closeout-while collaborating with cross-functional partners and influencing high-level business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Lead contract lifecycle management from proposal through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout.
  • Develop and execute negotiation strategies that balance customer needs with company objectives.
  • Prepare, submit, and defend contract proposals while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide strategic guidance and oversight to team members on policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract requirements are met.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and alignment.
  • Analyze, interpret, and resolve complex contract issues by developing innovative and compliant solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

What's in it for you? From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Who you are :

You are a skilled contracts professional with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Confident in your ability to negotiate effectively, you also excel at building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and other applicable government contracting requirements, you bring a detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-driven mindset to navigating complex contract issues. Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver results and mitigate risk. You are a clear and influential communicator, whether drafting proposals, leading negotiations, or presenting to leadership and customers. Adaptable and proactive, you manage multiple priorities with accuracy and compliance while maintaining a focus on advancing mission-critical programs. Above all, you take pride in supporting business objectives with integrity and professionalism.

This position may involve travel to customer locations and will involve travel to other LM Aero locations, although this will be infrequent. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
  • Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
  • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).

    • Desired skills :

  • Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and procedures
  • Experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles
  • Demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain customer relationships, have participated in proposal development and bid strategy, and lead successful negotiations
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Candidate should be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Candidate should be a proactive self-starter who is detail and teamwork oriented
  • Capable of working independently with general supervision

    • Security clearance statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance level : Secret.

    Other important information you should know :

  • Expression 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.
  • Ability to work remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
  • 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 : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

    • Lockheed 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.

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