Contracts Senior Manager

Reference: 732801BRPosted: 2026-06-22Location: Fort Worth, TexasClearance: SecretCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:Contracts Senior ManagerLocation: Fort Worth TXWhat You Will Be DoingContracts Lead for F-35 Production Business Unit. In close collaboration with BU Program and Finance leadership, this role will lead the team responsible for F-35 air vehicle production, obsolescence, and support equipment contract negotiation and management.Key Responsibilities- Serve as the Contracts Lead for the F-35 Production Business Unit, providing strategic oversight and leadership across a complex portfolio of production, obsolescence, and support equipment contracts.- Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for contract negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities.- Partner closely with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership to support business objectives, contractual strategy, and program execution.- Direct contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve favorable business outcomes while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.- Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk assessment, terms and conditions, and regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.- Oversee the management of contract changes, modifications, and customer requirements to ensure alignment with program commitments and business goals.- Support business growth initiatives by contributing to proposal development, contract strategy, and customer engagement activities.- Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and team performance.- Foster collaboration across Program Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations to ensure successful contract execution.- Communicate contractual status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.What’s In It For YouFrom 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 AreYou are a strategic and influential leader with extensive experience in contract management, negotiations, and business operations within a complex government and aerospace environment. You possess a strong understanding of production programs, contractual risk management, regulatory compliance, and business strategy, enabling you to effectively balance customer requirements with organizational objectives. You excel at navigating complex negotiations, developing contract strategies, and driving successful business outcomes across large-scale programs.As a collaborative leader, you are skilled at building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You bring exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, allowing you to confidently advise senior leadership on contractual matters, manage competing priorities, and mitigate business risks. Your ability to align contracts strategy with program execution and financial objectives makes you a trusted business partner and key contributor to the success of the F-35 Production Business Unit.Basic Qualifications:Significant experience with USG contracting; FAR and DFARS.Significant proposal / capture experience. Significant experience with OEM product production contracting, including production during ongoing product development.Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearanceSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther 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.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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: ContractsType: Full-TimeShift: First