Associate Contracts Manager (TS clearance)

Space Security & Intelligence Contracts Manager

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? Responsible for managing a team of Contracts professionals for the Space Security & Intelligence (SSI) mission segment within the National Security Space (NSS) Line of Business. Candidate will have leadership responsibility for all aspects of pre-acquisition activities and contract negotiation and management, including development of efficient acquisition and contracting strategies in partnership with internal and external customer counterparts. Candidate will serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, program management, functional counterparts and mission segment leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches. Responsible for driving creative contractual strategies and an innovative mindset across the diverse business portfolio. Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment, and provide leadership to the team. Candidate must develop and maintain good working relationships, and be adept at dealing with customers, program team members, and industry peers, including senior management. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a dynamic complex environment. Must be flexible and able to establish priorities for multiple tasks. Candidate should display excellent problem solving, creativity in finding better ways to achieve goals, and a desire to assist in growing the business and gaining efficiencies to help improve financial results as well as customer satisfaction.

Benefits 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.

Basic Qualifications :

• Leadership (management) experience
• Significant contracting or negotiation or management experiences
• Experience negotiating with both internal and external customers to support business objectives
• Significant experience with USG procurement regulations or FAR / DFARS or other transaction authority (OTAs) in all aspects of the contract life cycle
• Experience with different USG Contract Types FFP or FPIF or CPAF or CPFF or T&M or any other contract types
• Top Secret Clearance required prior to start

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

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