Sr Stf, Contracts Management

Description: Sr Stf, Contracts Management

What You Will Be Doing
You will be the Contracts Negotiation Sr Staff for the Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs Contracts Management Team. Our team is responsible for delivering end to end contract solutions that enable an advanced, classified program. This role requires a Final Secret DoD security clearance for consideration and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Accesses. This role is 100% onsite at an LM Aero facility.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support audits, as
appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance.


-Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices
within Company.


- Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and
Business Area requests.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a highly experienced and trusted contracts professional with a strong background in negotiating and managing complex agreements within a classified or highly regulated environment. You bring a deep understanding of contract compliance, audit readiness, and documentation accuracy, with the ability to ensure alignment between negotiated terms and final contract execution. You are detail-oriented and analytical, capable of interpreting contractual data and translating it into meaningful insights for leadership.

You thrive in a high-accountability environment, exercising sound judgment and discretion while working with sensitive information. Known for your collaboration and communication skills, you effectively partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support audits, resolve issues, and drive compliant outcomes. You are also committed to developing others, sharing knowledge, and strengthening contract practices across the organization. Above all, you are driven to deliver precise, compliant, and mission-focused contract solutions that support critical program success.
Basic Qualifications:
• 8+ years of related experience


• Bachelor's degree


• Experience in all aspects of the contract life
cycle including proposals, negotiations,
administration throughout performance, and contract close-out.

• Must have Final Secret DoD Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain unique Program Accesses

• Experience in the FAR and DFAR and the
application of the laws in DOD contracting.

• Experience with the ECE (Electronic
Contracting Environment), IWTA system and
their governing policies and procedures.
adherence to Delegation of Authority and
approval requirements for proposals and
contractual actions.

• Experience working with the Department of Defense.

• Experience protecting intellectual property.
Desired Skills:
• Prior experience within a Lockheed Martin
Finance and Business Operations organization
is highly desired.
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and/or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) experience
•The candidate must possess the ability to
influence positive business outcomes with fact
reason, and the ability to convey the
company’s positions both orally and via
exceptional writing skills.
• This is a highly visible role often involving
face-to-face negotiations with U.S. Government
Customers (both Military and civilian). As
such, the successful candidate must possess
exceptional bearing and professionalism.
• Proven ability to develop internal and
external relationships.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $111,700 - $196,880. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $128,400 - $222,640. 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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First