Contracts Management (Level 2) – Junior Level

Job Description

Contracts Management (Level 2) – Junior Level | Lockheed Martin

The Tone:
This is an early-career, onsite opportunity at Lockheed Martin, located in Fort Worth, TX and/or Marietta, GA. You will join a dedicated team to manage day-to-day contract negotiation and administration for both unclassified and classified programs. This role is crucial for ensuring successful contract execution and meeting program objectives within the complex and vital aerospace and defense sector. As a Contracts Negotiator, you will contribute to the foundational business operations that support critical national security initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Onsite Full-time
• Location: Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA

• Team: Collaborates closely with various functional organizations including finance, pricing, program management, engineering, and subcontracts.
• Mission: Manages day-to-day contract negotiation and administration for both unclassified and classified programs to ensure successful contract execution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Support day-to-day contract negotiation and administration activities for both classified and unclassified programs.
• Prepare: Assist in the preparation, review, and coordination of contractual documents to ensure compliance.
• Partner: Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate and support contract execution.
• Contribute: Contribute to various contract lifecycle activities such as modifications, tracking deliverables, and resolving routine issues.
• Build: Build and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as General Business or Project Management. Alternatively, 4 years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. This position is suitable for an early career contracts professional.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in general business, project management, or contract administration.
• Skills: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. This is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.
• Bonus:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability in developing and delivering both oral and written presentations.
• Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs).
• Exposure to and understanding of multiple contract types and proposal processes, such as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Fixed-Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and Time & Material (T&M).
• Demonstrated capability for multi-tasking and managing several assignments concurrently.
• Experience engaging with external customers and internal program teams, including interactions with upper management.