Lockheed Martin

Contract Negotiation Manager

Lockheed Martin$137K — $254K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in negotiating and managing US Government contracts
  • Deep understanding of FAR and DFARS contracting principles
  • Ability to review and analyze contract terms and risks
  • Experience presenting program statuses to leadership
  • Must be a US Citizen with a current and maintainable US DoD clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Contract Negotiators
  • Oversee comprehensive Contract Management activities
  • Develop and administer contracts and maintain regular business reporting
  • Handle various contract types and fee arrangements
  • Interface with DOD, commercial clients, and senior leadership
  • Take initiative to support strategic business goals
  • Manage compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 schedule)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Life Insurance options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Full Job Description
THE WORK
This a hybrid positions out of any major RMS location. We are seeking a Contracts Negotiation Manager to lead a fast-paced team of Contract Negotiators.

The role will offer the following daily challenges:
  • Provide guidance, guide growth and development, and offer expertise to a staff of Contract professionals
  • Oversee a full range of Contract Management activities including identification and management of contractual/performance issues, contract strategies, negotiations, and contract close-out
  • Participate in establishing and administering projects and assignments and maintaining a consistent business reporting rhythm
  • Work all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ and commercial) and fee arrangements, as well as be versed in both competitive and sole source proposals.
  • Interface with DOD and commercial external customers as well as internal senior leadership.
  • Regularly exercise independent initiative and actions in support of strategic goals on behalf of the mission area and company.


WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Responsible for supervisory responsibilities and coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. 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. 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.

Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years experience in negotiating, managing, and closing out US Government contracts
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS contracting principles
• Experience in reviewing terms and conditions; and performing contract risk analysis
• Demonstrated experience with briefing Leadership on program status and contractual issues
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD clearance, to support government contracts, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills
• Strategic thinker that can direct the operational support of an organization
• Experience coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions
• Strong positive customer relations track record with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to guide strategic activities
• Experience proposing and administering international contracts

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $137100.00 - $254700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $123400.00 - $229200.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $109700.00 - $203700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $98700.00 - $183300.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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