Contracts Management Manager

Reference: 734879BRPosted: 2026-07-14Location: Fort Worth, TXClearance: NoneCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:WHAT WE’RE DOINGDedicated. Committed. State of the Art.For more than 40 years, Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company, has provided logistics and technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We are an industry leader, offering a suite of fleet management solutions, including spares distribution, logistics solutions, repair and overhaul services and technical solutions.THE WORKLockheed Martin RMS and Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, are seeking a Contract Management expert responsible for leading a team of contract professionals and directing all phases of the contracting process from initial shaping efforts through contract closeout with both customers and suppliers. The Contract Management Manager will develop processes in-line with the RMS Contracts, discover and promote best practices, and support various activities that will accelerate growth for the organization.Responsibilities include:• Leading a team of contract professionals to support day-to-day business operations• Reviewing United States government and foreign government solicitations and providing feedback to the business concerning compliance and regulatory requirements• Drafting and negotiating complex contracts with domestic and international customers, including the United States government, foreign governments, and maintenance and repair organizations• Drafting and negotiating contracts with domestic and international suppliers• Analyzing contractual and operational areas of concern and developing risk mitigation strategies• Providing advice and guidance to senior management and project staff on contractual matters and disputes• Managing company processes for contract review, administration and approval• Securing requisite corporate approvals and delegations of authority in support of proposal submissions and customer contracts• Overseeing preparation and negotiation of standard terms of purchase, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, letters, and memoranda in connection with Derco’s day-to-day customer, partner, and supplier relationships• Leading compliance initiatives and process improvementsUS Citizenship is required due to program and ECI requirements.WHO WE AREFounded in 1979, Derco is a world leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world. Today, Derco is a full-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military and commercial fleets in more than 65 countries. Derco is owned by Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) of Bethesda, MD, a Fortune 100 company.Learn More About Derco HereWHO YOU AREYou are a decisive leader with a deep mastery of government and international contracting regulations and a proven ability to manage complex portfolios. You possess the business acumen and communication skills necessary to navigate high-demand environments and build strong professional relationships.WHY JOIN USIn this role you will have the opportunity to lead a specialized team of professionals, shaping the contractual framework that enables cutting-edge aerospace and defense solutions to reach our global customers.Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits packageBasic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, both internal and external• Experience leading contract efforts on large scale proposals• Proficient with FAR and DFARS and experience with various US Government contract types• Experience with commercial and international terms and conditions• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex business and contractual issues in a clear and concise manner• Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand• Demonstrated ability and business acumen to manage a portfolio of contracts and new business activities• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and be able to quickly understand facts and assumptions to decisively recommend a future course of action• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Must be willing to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) as requiredPlease Note: US Citizenship is required due to program and ECI requirements.Desired Skills:• Experience leading a team of professionals• Acute attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations• Proven ability to build effective customer, team, and partner relationships• Working knowledge of financial terms such as orders, sales, profit, fee, EBIT, and ROS, and their applicability to contracts• Experience working with various Artificial Intelligence tools to improve efficiency of routine contractual tasksClearance Level: NoneOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: 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 weekLockheed 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.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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: RMSRelocation Available: NoCareer Area: LegalType: Full-TimeShift: First