Subcontracts Manager, Senior

Subcontracts Manager, Senior | Lockheed Martin

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. The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program is seeking a high potential and high performing leader with relevant Program Management experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate pro-actively within diverse teams to support program performance execution excellence. FBM develops, designs, produces, maintains, and replenishes submarine-launched ballistic missiles capable of flying more than 4,000 nautical miles with a full payload. FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development. Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

You will serve as the Subcontracts Manager, Senior for FBM, and the duties in support of the program, include:

• Responsible for the overall management of supplier performance to include cost, schedule, and technical through leadership and interaction with a cross-functional team.
• Interface with suppliers as the focal point between the subcontractor/supplier program management team, and end customer, effectively communicating supplier health to all levels of management
• Help develop subcontract specifications, statements of work and negotiate requirements and scope.
• Initiate and manage the acquisition process from pre-solicitation (including researching and evaluating procurement sources), through the proposal process and PO placement, through to management of supplier performance and closeout.
• Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualification
• Primary Supply chain representative for all FBM program's proposal phases
• Position organizes, plans, collects, reports, and oversees the Supply Chain Procurement input on all proposal activities to assure timely proposal submissions of all procured material, parts, assemblies, equipment, labor and travel, and in compliance with government regulations, RFP specifications and program commitments.
• Develops supplier RFP Letter templates for the subcontract items and leads central procurement proposal kickoff meetings
• Coordinates Cost Analysis scheduling and completions with the Evaluation Team.
• Participates in proposal walk-downs with management and customer representatives as necessary, fact-finding meetings and customer RFI responses
• Focal point for Post-Award audits of prior proposals.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado, and be expected to work in the office.

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types
• In-depth knowledge of all types of contracts and how to utilize which type in various program scenarios
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines
• Experience with long-form subcontracts utilizing Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP)
• Aerospace program negotiation skills and experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
• Experienced presenter to Program Management and Customer representative
• Self Motivated with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership, and accountability for tasks/assignments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management
• Ability to be flexible and accept change
• Must be able to resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment; ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions by exercising sound problem-solving skills.

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.