Subcontract Manager Senior

Description

You will be the Subcontract Manager for the Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense team. Our team drives the Evolutionary Development effort for Lockheed Martin’s critical Air and Missile Defense programs, partnering directly with program managers, engineers, supplier quality, and subcontractor leadership to secure producible, cost‑effective solutions early in the design cycle.

As the Subcontract Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all subcontract activities that support a major corporate‑focus development effort. You’ll serve as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin and our lower‑tier suppliers, ensuring contracts are executed flawlessly, risks are mitigated, and delivery schedules are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Training and mentoring new and experienced team members.
• Managing the full life cycle of subcontracts—drafting, negotiating, awarding, and closing out agreements.
• Conducting subcontract administration and procurement tasks, including purchase order creation, change order processing, and invoice reconciliation.
• Collaborating with program managers, engineers, and supplier quality to identify and resolve technical and schedule risks early in the design phase.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Leading risk assessments, developing mitigation plans, and driving corrective actions when needed.
• Maintaining accurate records in the GSC system and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, FAR/DFARS, and export control regulations.
• Preparing status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings for senior leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitating continuous improvement initiatives to enhance subcontracting processes and reduce cost, schedule, and quality variances.

You thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences the success of next‑generation missile systems. In this role you’ll work side‑by‑side with world‑class engineers and program leaders, gaining visibility across the enterprise while shaping supplier strategies that impact national security. Lockheed Martin offers competitive compensation, robust professional‑development resources, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Dallas (Texas).

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. The position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance; a company‑sponsored interim secret is required to start.

• Experience with complex, development subcontracts
• Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS Contracts
• Must have the ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to travel when required; less than 25%

• Significant knowledge of LMAP/CAP procedures
• Experience with Lockheed Martin Procurement/ERP Systems
• Proven ability to train and mentor new and less experienced team members

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret

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.

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.

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.

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First