Sr, Contracts Management (HYBRID TELEWORK)

About the position

This position is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator to lead classified efforts across the Multi-Doman Combat Systems (MDCS) Market Segment. This individual will be responsible for leading classified contract negotiations, all day-to-day contractual execution and oversight, ensuring that all obligations are met as well as providing ad-hoc contracts support as needed for efforts within the Maritime Integrated Air & Missile Defense (MIAMD) and Advanced Expeditionary Defense (AED) subsegment. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, able to effectively coordinate with Lockheed Martin program, technical, and business management teams, have experience working in classified spaces, and have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Leading classified contract negotiations
  • Day-to-day contractual execution and oversight
  • Ensuring all obligations are met
  • Providing ad-hoc contracts support as needed for efforts within the MIAMD and AED subsegment

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
  • Multiple years of professional experience
  • Federal contracting, negotiation, and administration experience with USG DoD contracts (FAR/DFARS)
  • MS computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Experience working in a cross functional environment (including functions such as: Programs, Finance, Legal, Subcontracts, and other stakeholders)
  • Ability to be on site
  • Experience working in classified/SAP spaces
  • Final Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position
  • Must be a US Citizen

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional certification (e.g. CPCM™, CFCM™, CCMA™) a plus
  • Experience with USG DoD contracting in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Desire to drive positive change for internal and external customers
  • Knowledge of various contract types (FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, BOA, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Lockheed Martin Contracts Command Media
  • Secret or Top Secret with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within 5 years

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Legal help
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 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
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