Subcontract Management Staff - Orlando, FL

Subcontract Management Staff

You will be the Subcontract Management Staff for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for managing subcontracts in support of the Apache M-TADS/PNVS Program, ensuring timely and quality delivery of products and services. What you will be doing as the subcontract management staff, you will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team and managing complex subcontracts, including those with specific requirements and procurements. You will serve as the primary point of contact for subcontracts and projects related to the Apache M-TADS/PNVS Program, driving supplier performance and relationships to achieve program and customer goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Representing the Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Organization as the point of contact for subcontracts and projects
• Managing complex subcontracts, including those with spec-driven requirements and specific procurements
• Reporting supplier metrics and performance to program leadership and customer points of contact
• Preparing and releasing requests for proposals, negotiating subcontract prices and terms, and administering resulting subcontracts
• Orchestrating cross-functional dialogue and implementing creative solutions to supplier risks and issues
• Negotiating modifications to subcontracts and developing positive working relationships with suppliers
• Confirming and expediting material deliveries to support program production dates
• Managing supplier relationships and performance to achieve program and customer requirements and goals

Why join us? We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven subcontract management staff to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on a high-visibility program, leading a cross-functional team and driving supplier performance to achieve program goals. If you're a motivated and experienced subcontract management professional looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further information about this opportunity: This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Must be a U.S. citizen - this position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in or equivalent experience / combined education
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as appropriate, based on current issues and performance of suppliers
• Willingness to adapt and learn
• Accountability and commitment to program needs
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross-functional teams in search of innovative solutions
• Ability and initiative to interface with internal and external partners to identify problems and develop solutions
• Ability to interface effectively with leadership, customers, and suppliers to achieve desired program objectives
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Desired skills:

• TINA negotiation experience
• Ability to seek out initiatives and improvements, self-start, work independently and model/coach others on organizational best practices as a senior level employee in the organization
• Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate challenging business relationships with external partners
• Experience with LM SC Navigator
• Ability to decompose and analyze supplier proposals
• Capable of developing negotiation strategies for high-complexity and/or high-dollar procurements

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.
• Ability to work remotely: Part-time remote telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
• 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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.