Subcontract Program Manager

Description: The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission?

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 are on a journey to Mars and we're closer than ever. Lockheed Martin built NASA's first Mars lander 40 years ago and has been a part of every NASA mission to the Red Planet. Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can apply your expertise to a very important mission? NASA continues to grow and build the path to future in the stars with multiple programs entering the Civil Commercial Space mission segments of Exploration, Weather and Commercial (EWC) various portfolios. These exciting new programs are not just missions in our atmosphere, but are also expanding to explore and discover the moon, Mars and across our solar system. Join a talented team of EWC professionals engaged in the design and fabrication of various mission that will take human exploration farther than we have ever gone before.

What is it like to work as Supply Chain?

What does this role look like?

Subcontract Program Manager supporting the EWC programs within Commercial Civil Space Line of Business. Supply Chain lead in the fast-paced, strategic environment, responsible for delivering significant Enterprise value by driving commonality, efficiency, and affordability.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

• Acts as the main focal point of a subset of EWC existing and new program supply chain activities.

• Lead Supply Chain new business pursuits, to include shaping Request For Proposals (RFPs) to subcontractors, understanding strategic initiatives to have a strong position to win, and working with the Supply Chain Management team through negotiations supporting their Basis of Estimate

• Manage the Cost, Schedule, and Technical aspects of multiple suppliers

• Collaborate and communicate long term strategies to develop and implement initiatives that drive streamlining and commonization of subcontracted hardware and processes

• Identify and coordinate alternate sources and technology insertion to significantly improve innovation and competition

• Track and coordinate Earned Value Management metrics via Performance Based Payments (PBPs) to all stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.

• 6+ years of professional experience between Supply Chain, Leadership, and Contracting.

• Experience directing and managing costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements on a project, program, or subcontractor managing overall system objectives, milestones, or deliverables.

• Experience developing and executing to tactical and/or strategic plans.

• Professional experience leading teams overseeing projects, programs, or subcontracted systems.

• Professional experience directing one or more of the life cycle phases of the project, program, or subcontract.

• Experience with supplier/subcontract selection, contracting, negotiation, award, execution and/or close-out.

• Prior professional experience establishing milestone objectives and managing performance to committed schedule, contractual specifications, or mission requirements.

• Professional Experience with Defense or Government customer or procurement officers.

Desired Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Master’s degree, from an accredited college, or equivalentexperience/combined education.

• 8+ years of professional experience

• Prior demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing cross functional team of subcontract administration, engineering, quality, and finance.

• Expertise in acquisition policies and procedures associated with FAR / DFAR / ITAR requirements.

• Development of supply chain proposal, negotiations and contracting strategies.

• Specialization in subcontracting requirements/competencies skills such as Cyber Security, FAR, or Negotiation, etc.

• Ability to develop solutions to complex time sensitive problems in a dynamic environment

• Well organized, excellent communicator and team builder

• Demonstrated performance for continuous improvement.

• Able to work closely with suppliers and subordinates and can work with all levels of management and present data proficiently to executive leadership.

• Computer skills to develop presentations, synthesizing complex data and messaging effectively and efficiently.

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm/urgency to work each day.

**PLEASE NOTE-Other important information: **

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.

We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network:

Hiring Our Heroes

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

Clearance Level: None

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

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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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.

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First