Contracts Management; Level 4

Position: Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)
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* Description:

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* ** Staff, Contracts Management*
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* Location:

Fort Worth TX*
* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* Join the legendary Skunk Works® team and take your career to new heights as a Staff, Contracts professional  In this role, you will play a key part in shaping innovative programs by managing and negotiating contracts that directly support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world  You will be the trusted advisor for contract lifecycle management-from strategy development to negotiation and closeout-while collaborating with cross functional partners and influencing high level business outcomes

** Key Responsibilities*
* Lead contract lifecycle management from proposal through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout

 Develop and execute negotiation strategies that balance customer needs with company objectives

 Prepare, submit, and defend contract proposals while ensuring accuracy and compliance

 Provide strategic guidance and oversight to team members on policies, regulations, and best practices

 Collaborate with cross functional teams  program management, finance, engineering, estimating & pricing, procurement  to ensure contract requirements are met

 Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and alignment

 Analyze, interpret, and resolve complex contract issues by developing innovative and compliant solutions

 Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies

** 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 skilled contracts professional with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts in a fast paced, highly regulated environment  Confident in your ability to negotiate effectively, you also excel at building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders  With strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations  FAR , Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations  DFAR , and other applicable government contracting requirements, you bring a detail oriented, analytical, and solutions driven mindset to navigating complex contract issues  Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you partner seamlessly with cross functional teams to deliver results and mitigate risk  You are a clear and influential communicator, whether drafting proposals, leading negotiations, or presenting to leadership and customers  Adaptable and proactive, you manage multiple priorities with accuracy and compliance while maintaining a focus on advancing mission critical programs  Above all, you take pride in supporting business objectives with integrity and professionalism

This position may involve travel to customer locations and will involve travel to other LM Aero locations, although this will be infrequent

The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

  The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance to be considered for the role

** This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth *
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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline

- Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout

- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance

- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations  FAR  and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations  DFARS

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and

procedures

- Experience with various contract types and contracting

vehicles

- This individual will have demonstrated abilities

to develop and maintain customer relationships, have participated in proposal development and bid strategy, and lead successful negotiations

- Active Top Secret Security Clearance

-Candidate should be able to handle multiple

assignments simultaneously and…