Contracts Manager; Leader; TS clearance required

Position: Contracts Manager (Leader) (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?*
* Responsible for managing a team of Contracts professionals within the National Security Space  NSS  Line of Business  Candidate will have leadership responsibility for all aspects of pre acquisition activities and contract negotiation and management, including development of efficient acquisition and contracting strategies in partnership with internal and external customer counterparts  Candidate will serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, program management, functional counterparts and NSS contracts leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches  Responsible for driving creative contractual strategies and an innovative mind set across the diverse business portfolio   Will interface regularly with external customers to resolve challenges and support mission success

Must be a self starter, able to work in a team environment, and provide leadership to the team  Candidate must develop and maintain good working relationships, and be adept at dealing with customers, program team members, and industry peers, including senior management  Must be able to work effectively and independently in a dynamic complex environment  Must be flexible and able to establish priorities for multiple tasks  Candidate should display excellent problem solving, creativity in finding better ways to achieve goals, and a desire to assist in growing the business and gaining efficiencies to help improve financial results as well as customer satisfaction

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Contracting or negotiation or management experiences

 Negotiating with both internal and external customers to support business objectives

 Ability to work with procurement regulations or FAR/DFARS or other transaction authority  OTAs  in all aspects of the contract life cycle or anything else similar

Experience with different Contract Types FFP or FPIF or CPAF or CPFF or T&M or any other contract types

 Top Secret Clearance required

** Desired

Skills:

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* Leadership  management  experience

 Significant FAR/ DFARS experience

 Collaborative and creative contracting approach to novel and challenging dynamics

 Ability to provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and support to members of the team in a fast paced environment

 Significant experience with USG procurement regulations in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close out

 TS/ SCI clearance

 8  years of related experience

** 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

** Work Schedules:
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