Subcontract Management - E2

What is the mission?

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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.

What does this role look like? 

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution.  Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college
• Previous professional experience in either Finance, Business Adminsitration, Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management, or combination thereof.
• Previous professional experience with negotiations with suppliers to ensure cost and schedule objectives are captured in contractual commitments
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types.
• Knowledge of all types of contracts and how to utilize which type in various program scenarios.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines.
• Knowledge of and experience with long-form subcontracts utilizing Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.
• Experience in presenting to Management and/or Customer representatives.
• Self Motived with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership, and accountability for tasks/assignments.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to be flexible and accept change.
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in dynamic work environment; ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions by exercising sound problem solving skills.