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Subcontract Program Management Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, COFull-time$96–178K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$96–178K/yr
Location
Littleton, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Subcontract Program Management Sr leads subcontract execution across program phases, from make-or-buy decisions and proposals through negotiation, performance management, and closeout. The role directs cost, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance, manages supplier risks, and serves as the focal point between subcontractors and program management. It also leads cross-functional teams to support contract milestones and successful program delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ProcessesFARDFARTINAITARSAP/P2P Purchasing SystemPO FoldersMulti-TaskingRelationship BuildingTeamworkStrategic CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsPersuasion

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Supply Chain ExperienceUS CitizenshipTop Secret/SCI Clearance EligibilityDrug and Background Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

What is the mission?

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. (https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm.html)

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.

What does this role look like?

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.

  • Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, proposal, and/or Category Management).

  • Previous experience with procurement processes and regulations under DoD (FAR, DFAR, TINA, and or ITAR).

  • Knowledge of SAP/P2P Purchasing System, PO Folders, procedures.

  • You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US TOP SECRET/SCI 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:

  • Multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure

  • Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers

  • 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 exceptional strategic communication skills, including 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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,163 open Supply Chain Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$96–178K/yr
  • Colorado median$118–182K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$124–190K/yr814 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $137K, is 9% below the Colorado median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain Management salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Supply Chain Management jobs in Colorado and 1,163 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Supply Chain Management postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,019 postings).
Education
576 of the 1,163 open Supply Chain Management jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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