Subcontract Management, Staff

Subcontract Management, Sr. | 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. 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.

What is the mission?

Lockheed Martin Space is not just about satellites... the Strategic & Missile Defense business area offers growing opportunities to work programs focused on the protection of our nation and allies from a multitude of threats. Our exciting programs are dynamic in nature and focus on significant geopolitical trends. What is it like to work in Subcontract Administration?

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

• This position holds procurement management and delegation responsibility for all applicable supplier agreements and contracts within the established authority.
• You will perform subcontract management duties in support of the program, including:
• Responsible for the overall management of supplier performance including 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

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, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education,
• 3+ years of professional experience,
• Previous professional experience leading negotiations with suppliers to ensure cost and schedule objectives are captured in contractual commitments,
• Previous professional experience with procurement, as well as knowledge of standard acquisition policies and procedures,
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types
• Previous professional experience with the procurement and management of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment.
• 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 job, 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.

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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.