Contracts Management, Sr. Skunk Works Level 3

Job description

**Description:** **We are** _Lockheed Martin_
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs, Skunk Works, is seeking an experienced Contracts Negotiator Senior to manage and negotiate contracts for both unclassified and classified programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the life-cycle management of contracts, including leading contract negotiation and administration efforts across multiple programs, working closely with cross-functional teams, and providing strategic guidance and expertise to ensure contractual compliance and achievement of business objectives.
Typical activities can include:
• Leading contract management functions, including contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract close-out
• Providing guidance and oversight to contract management team members to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, and engineering, to ensure contract requirements are met and risks are mitigated
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, and partners
• Analyzing and resolving complex contract issues
• Ensuring contract compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
This position may involve travel to customer locations and will involve travel to other LM Aero locations.
The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
***The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance to be considered for the role.***
A level 3 employee **Typically has 5 - 10 years** of professional experience.
**What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!**
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?

We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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**Basic Qualifications:**
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Contract life cycle experience including proposals, negotiations, administration, and closeout.
• Exceptional and effective communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Microsoft Office computer experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Possess basic working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
**Desired Skills:**
- Experience in developing and delivering both oral and written presentations.
- Experience working independently and in a team situation.
- Strong familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs).
- Experience with multiple contract types and proposals, such as FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPAF, CPFF & T&M.
- Experience multi-tasking and working several assignments concurrently.
- Experience with international contracting
- Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non-traditional contract and agreement types
- Experience dealing with Customers and internal program teams, including upper management.
- Experience with special access programs
- Active Secret or TS Clearance
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** 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:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** 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.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**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 $77,700 - $136,965.

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.
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905.

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.
**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.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Contracts
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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