Sub Program Manager

Subcontract Program Manager | Lockheed Martin

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.

Supply Chain's vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment.

If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

What is it like to work as Supply Chain?

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

• Acts as the main focal point of a subset of Orion suppliers and/or supply chain activities.
• Lead Supply Chain new business pursuits, to include shaping Request For Proposals (RFPs) to subcontractors, understanding strategic initiatives to have a strong position to win, and working with the Supply Chain Management team through negotiations supporting their Basis of Estimate
• Manage the Cost, Schedule, and Technical aspects of multiple suppliers
• Collaborate and communicate long term strategies to develop and implement initiatives that drive streamlining and commonization of subcontracted hardware and processes
• Identify and coordinate alternate sources and technology insertion to significantly improve innovation and competition

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Earned Value Management metrics via Performance Based Payments (PBPs) or Cost Plus contracting

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:

• Professional Experience with Defense or Government customer or procurement officers.
• Master's degree, from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Prior professional experience establishing milestone objectives and managing performance to committed schedule, contractual specifications, or mission requirements.
• Expertise in acquisition policies and procedures associated with FAR / DFAR / ITAR requirements.
• Development of supply chain proposal, negotiations and contracting strategies. End to end experience with capture process.
• Specialization in subcontracting requirements/competencies skills such as Cyber Security, FAR, or Negotiation, etc.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex time sensitive problems in a dynamic environment
• Well organized, excellent communicator and team builder
• Demonstrated ability to develop presentations, synthesizing complex data and messaging effectively and efficiently.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm/urgency to work each day.

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.…