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Contracts Management Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CAFull-time$82–151K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$82–151K/yr
Location
Palmdale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The senior contracts manager will oversee contract lifecycle activities from capture through award and administration, providing business advice, coordinating with program, finance, legal and engineering teams, ensuring compliance, leading audits, and supporting training while managing relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FAR/DFARS ContractsStrategic CommunicationNetworkingVirtual Team CollaborationCreative ContractingSenior Level Interface

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Related DisciplineEight Years Experience in Absence of DegreeGeneral Business Project Management and Contract ExperiencePrior Experience Analyzing Contract Terms and RisksSecret Government Security Clearance and Special Program AccessActive Security ClearanceNCMA and IACCM Certification

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Perform 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. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to effectively manage a breadth of responsibilities, including contract solicitations / capture, negotiations, and contract terms, including fulfillment of related obligations. Serve 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. 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 contractual 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 Company. Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 8 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree

General Business, Project Management, and/or Contract experience.

Prior experience analyzing contract terms and risks to mitigate financial impacts

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance and obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Desired Skills

  • Creative contracting experiences in contract management.

  • Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFARS based contracts, including cost type and fixed price arrangements

  • Demonstrated ability to interface at senior levels of management both within the company and as the external company representative with our customer(s) representing contracts or program issues professionally and clearly.

  • Candidate should be a self-starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts.

  • Experience working with virtual teams, including upper management.

  • Excellent at networking and building relationships.

  • NCMA and/or IACCM certification is highly desired.

  • Active security clearance

  • Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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.

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