Contracts Manager; TS clearance required

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

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* ** What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?*
* 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 successful candidate thrives in autonomous and creative environments supporting dynamic onsite classified programs  The role requires contracts management understanding to support the Contract Lifecycle from proposal preparation and strategy through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout  The successful candidate will work closely with internal functional organizations  finance, pricing, program management, engineering, subcontracts, etc   and external customers

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing solution recommendations for complex contractual matters; developing contracts strategy and customer relationship management; developing risk assessments and mitigation plans; assisting the manager and program team on various special assignments that require skill, knowledge, and business acumen; and providing contractual expertise and leadership

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* You will need to be a US Citizen, and have a TS clearance to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug a background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

 Ability to manage or negotiate contracts

Bachelor's or Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

** Desired

Skills:

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* Ability to obtain and maintain TS/ SCI w/ Poly clearance

 Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5  years of professional experience

 Knowledge of and experience with acquisition regulations  FAR, DFAR

 Strong strategic thinker, with the proven ability to collaborate with leaders cross functionally, and creative contracting experiences in contract management

 Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

 Ability to multi task in a fast paced team environment and work well under pressure

 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

 Ability to analyze contract terms and risks to mitigate financial impacts

 Possess effective relationship building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers

 Bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch

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

** Clearance Level:
** TS/SCI w/Poly

** 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

** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our…