Staff, Contracts Management (TS clearance required)

Staff, Contracts Management (TS clearance required) | Lockheed Martin

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. What does this role look like? The role will be supporting the National Security Space Line of Business. If you're 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.**

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 Martin's 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 company's 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.