Contracts Management; TS clearance required

Position: Staff, Contracts Management (TS clearance required)
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* Description:

** 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  We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world  We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation  And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity  Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

What does this role look like?

The role will be supporting the National Security Space Line of Business   If you're interested in working with our team supporting some of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the company, and you are an enthusiastic, self starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

-  Lead pre acquisition strategy discussions, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities

-  Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships

-  Implement business strategies for on contract growth, and  provide creative solutions to overcome challenges

-  Advise Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations, and risks

-  Lead cross functional LM teams through contract negotiation

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Ability to work with FAR or DFARS or other agency regulations or commercial regulations

- Managing or negotiating contracts or agreements

- Compliant administration of contracts

- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5  years of professional experience; or 5  years of professional experience with a Masters degree or in lieu of degree relevant experience will be considered

- US Citizenship required, candidate must hold Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/ SCI and successfully pass a drug and background check

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers

- Experience with US Government procurement regulations  FAR/DFARS  in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close out

- Strong business acumen with the ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's policies and procedures and business systems

- Self starter, requiring little to no direct supervision, and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts

- Demonstrated ability to interface at senior levels of management both within the company and as the external company representative with our customer s  representing contracts, technical, business, and program issues professionally and clearly

- Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action

- Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles

- This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, shape RFPs, and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy

- Possess excellent relationship building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers

- Ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to convey the company's positions through exceptional oral and written communication skills

- Advanced educational degree s , such as JD or MBA

- NCMA and/or IACCM certification is highly desired but not required

- US Citizenship required, candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/ SCI with polygraph and successfully pass a drug and background check

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

** Clearance Level:
** TS/SCI

** 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:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

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