Contracts Senior Manager

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* Description:

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* ** Contracts Senior Manager*
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* Location:

Fort Worth TX*
* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* Contracts 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 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 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* 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 clearance

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** 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:
** Part time Remote Telework:
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