Subcontract Management, Staff

Lockheed Martin Space Supply Chain Opportunity

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. 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 morewe 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. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

In this role, we will offer you the following daily key responsibilities : Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification, and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD, and international programs. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority. Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production, and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards, and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

Basic Qualifications : To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications : Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education. 5+ years professional experience in either Project Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management (i.e Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, and / or Category Management). Ability to travel approximately 25% + / -. Experience with SAP or similar ERP experience. Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR). You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note : No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Desired Skills : To be effective, ideally, you should also have : Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education. Procurement experience within aerospace technologies or similar industry. 8+ years professional experience in either Project Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management (i.e Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, and / or Category Management). Prior professional experience managing the performance, design, or procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within the Defense industry. Prior professional experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills. Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers. Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action. You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to make data-based business decisions, with a proven record of successful performance. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional Supplier Management Teams. In-depth knowledge of all contract types and how to utilize them in various program scenarios. Prior professional experience with long form subcontracts. Prior professional experience on DoD programs. Prior professional negotiation experience. Prior professional experience driving contractual issues to closure. Prior professional experience improving team and supplier performance.

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. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package here. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military / Veterans Network : Hiring Our Heroes. Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities. At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employeejust to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

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

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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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 : 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees : accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.