Sr, Contracts Administrator

Job Description:

Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready. Will you?

What does this role look like?

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 contracts team.

Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, Then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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:

Perform contracts management functions that include activities associated with proposals, 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/ combined education, with 4+ years of professional experience; or 2+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree; or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Desired Skills:
- Active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance with poly and ability to maintain a US TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.

- Experience in Federal Government contract administration/management and negotiations, program management, or a related field.

- Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers.

-Prior government contracts management experience

-Demonstrated experience of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

-Detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment.

-Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand.

-Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-start who can work independently with minimal supervision.

-Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.

-Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

-Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

- Active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance with poly and ability to maintain a US TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.

- Experience in Federal Government contract administration/management and negotiations, program management, or a related field.

- Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers.

-Prior government contracts management experience

-Demonstrated experience of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

-Detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment.

-Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand.

-Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-start who can work independently with minimal supervision.

-Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.

-Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

-Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/