Contract Management / Lvl 2 / Arlington, TX
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Location: Arlington, TX 76010
Description:
Job Description
You will be the Contract Management professional, supporting the THAAD Program pursuits with contract administration, negotiations, metrics, and future contract planning. Our team is responsible for delivering exceptional contract management expertise to drive business growth and success.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contract Management professional, you will be responsible for performing contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration through contract closeout.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing business advice and guidance to and coordinating with other functions, including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance
Serving as 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
Developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, referring to policies and practices for guidance
Coordinating solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, ensuring contractual compliance with all laws and regulations
Leading and supporting audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance
Reviewing and evaluating customer requests for proposal or revisions to contracts, providing risk assessments and offering alternative approaches to mitigate risks
Evaluating and coordinating proposals, investigating and reconciling significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Contract Management professional who can deliver exceptional contract management expertise to support the THAAD Program pursuits. As an ideal candidate, you're a strategic thinker with a strong background in contract management, negotiation, and administration. You're also a collaborative leader who can work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Note: This position may require some travel, and the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Master's degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Should be detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment
Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships
Must be able to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, performance-based payment plans, etc.
Must have excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen
Ability to travel as required for this position
Desired skills
Prior Contracts Negotiation experience
Prior Contracts experience working with MDA (Missile Defense Agency) or prior work experience working THAAD
Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) experience
Familiarity with the IWTA system and related policies and procedures
Proven experience negotiating and administering a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) contracts
Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
EEO
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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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the Contract Management professional, supporting the THAAD Program pursuits with contract administration, negotiations, metrics, and future contract planning. Our team is responsible for delivering exceptional contract management expertise to drive business growth and success.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contract Management professional, you will be responsible for performing contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and services, from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration through contract closeout.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing business advice and guidance to and coordinating with other functions, including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance
Serving as 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
Developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, referring to policies and practices for guidance
Coordinating solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, ensuring contractual compliance with all laws and regulations
Leading and supporting audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance
Reviewing and evaluating customer requests for proposal or revisions to contracts, providing risk assessments and offering alternative approaches to mitigate risks
Evaluating and coordinating proposals, investigating and reconciling significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Contract Management professional who can deliver exceptional contract management expertise to support the THAAD Program pursuits. As an ideal candidate, you're a strategic thinker with a strong background in contract management, negotiation, and administration. You're also a collaborative leader who can work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Note: This position may require some travel, and the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Master's degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Should be detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment
Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships
Must be able to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, performance-based payment plans, etc.
Must have excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen
Ability to travel as required for this position
Desired skills
Prior Contracts Negotiation experience
Prior Contracts experience working with MDA (Missile Defense Agency) or prior work experience working THAAD
Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) experience
Familiarity with the IWTA system and related policies and procedures
Proven experience negotiating and administering a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) contracts
Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
EEO
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.
*
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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.