What does this role look like? The role will be supporting the National Security Space Line of Business. If youre interested in working with our team supporting some of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the company, and you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This role will offer you the following daily challenges:  Lead pre acquisition strategy discussions, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.  Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships  Implement business strategies for on-contract growth, and provide creative solutions to overcome challenges  Advise Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations, and risks.  Lead cross-functional LM teams through contract negotiation. **This position is contingent upon the program award expected by end of summer 2026.** Basic Qualifications  Ability to work with FAR or DFARS or other agency regulations or commercial regulations  Managing or negotiating contracts or agreements  Compliant administration of contracts  Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5+ years of professional experience; or 5+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree or in lieu of degree relevant experience will be considered.  US Citizenship required, candidate must hold Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/ SCI and successfully pass a drug and background check. Desired skills  Ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers  Experience with US Government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out.  Strong business acumen with the ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions.  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  Knowledge of Lockheed Martins policies and procedures and business systems.  Self-starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts.  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, technical, business, and program issues professionally and clearly.  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.  Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.  This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, shape RFPs, and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.  Possess excellent relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers.  Ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to convey the companys positions through exceptional oral and written communication skills.  Advanced educational degree(s), such as JD or MBA.  NCMA and/or IACCM certification is highly desired but not required.  US Citizenship required, candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/ SCI with polygraph and successfully pass a drug and background check. #SpaceNSS 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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates 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, candidates 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates 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, candidates 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.