TLS - Contracts Senior

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Multiple years of professional experience.
• Federal contracting, negotiation, and administration experience with USG DoW contracts.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.
• Experience managing and/or negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of various contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, T&M, OTAs).
• Ability to work independently, task oriented, and detail oriented.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we design, develop and deliver some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Our teams are comprised of members with different backgrounds and skillsets who together drive visionary thinking through innovation and integrity.

The successful candidates will work under the TLS LoB supporting the Air and Commercial Solutions (ACS) Market Segment, mainly focusing within the Rotary and Tactical Aircraft Training Solutions (RTATS) portfolio, though may be asked to support other portfolios/efforts within the ACS Market Segment. Looking for a strategic thinker who can work independently. Responsibilities include creating contracts, developing negotiation strategies, ensuring contract compliance and efficient contract administration, establishing and maintaining excellent customer relations, both internally and externally.

Advises management of contract matters and risks; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. Manages contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for accurate contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, customer specifications and legal requirements. Leads proposal efforts for Contracts by reviewing proposal request terms, conducting risk analysis, collection of contract terms and risks, and assists the program teams in developing mitigation strategies for proposal submittals.

Is responsible for the evaluation of contract performance to resolve necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, compliance to contractual obligations and contract close‑out.

• Prior experience with USG cost estimating and exposure to finance analysis is desired.
• Experience with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracting.
• Positivity and enthusiasm attitude; working collaboratively within teams.
• 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.
• Knowledge of government property management, data rights, and proposals.
• Complete understanding and application of government contracting principles, concepts, practices, and standards.

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.