Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?
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This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
. Perform FBM Contracts Management tasks across the spectrum of functional support responsibilities associated with providing contract execution, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration and closeout.
. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including Program Management, Finance, Legal, Subcontracts Management, Business Development, Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting, and Compliance, to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including capture activities, proposal preparation/submittal, fact-finding, negotiations, contract correspondence, and contract reporting and performance obligations.
. Compose concise and effective Contracts Management correspondence and presentation slides.
. Serve as an authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with Customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives.
. Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance.
. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contract actions. . Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance.
. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
. May plan and participate in training of contract practices within the Company.
. Collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2+ years of professional experience; or professional experience with a Masters degree or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Desired Skills:
. Demonstrated experience with briefing senior leadership on program status and contractual
issues.
. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to support and achieve business goals and a desire to help grow the business and gain
efficiencies to improve program performance.
. Skilled at independent learning and research.
. Potential to serve as a special topic team lead and provide contractual support and guidance to other program personnel.
. Comfortable exercising latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, serving as point-of-contact to the U.S. Government customer on major matters pertaining to program policies, plans, and objectives.
. Demonstrated development of contractual
solutions for a variety of complex business
issues.
. Focused listening skills.
. Coordination and collaboration skills.
. Track record of strong, positive customer
relationships, maintaining trust and effective
rapport.
. Ability to analyze/synthesize financial data,
regulations, procedures, process descriptions,
and make recommendations.
. Proven exceptional strategic communication
skills, both written (clear and concise), verbal,
and presentation, to effectively communicate
business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as
well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
. Experience negotiating cost and fee arrangements and
administering multiple U.S. Federal contract types: Fixed Price Incentive, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, and Firm Fixed Price.
. Experience evaluating and complying with FAR
and DFARS clauses and provisions.
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $61,300 - $117,500 . 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
