Subcontract Management, Sr. Security Clearance

Position: Subcontract Management, Sr. with Security Clearance
Job Number 731269

Description:

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. What does this role look like? 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. This position holds procurement management and delegation responsibility for all applicable supplier agreements and contracts within the established authority. In this role, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

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,
• Professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e... Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, Program Management, and/or Category Management)
• You will need to be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a US 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.

Please note:

No clearance is required to apply but an Interim clearance is needed prior to start. Desired

Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• Master's degree.
• Previous professional experience leading negotiations with suppliers to ensure cost and schedule objectives are captured in contractual commitments
• Previous professional experience with the procurement and management of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard acquisition policies and procedures
• 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…