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Sr, Contracts Management; Level 3 Jobs in Palmdale, USA at Lockheed Martin
Position: Sr, Contracts Management (Level 3)
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* Description:
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* ** Sr, Contracts Management Level 3 *
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* Location:
Palmdale, CA*
* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* Join the legendary Skunk Works® team and take your career to new heights as a Senior Contracts Negotiator In this role, you will play a key part in shaping innovative programs by managing and negotiating contracts that directly support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world You will be the trusted advisor for contract lifecycle management-from strategy development to negotiation and closeout-while collaborating with cross functional partners and influencing high level business outcomes
** Key Responsibilities*
* Lead contract lifecycle management from proposal through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout
Develop and execute negotiation strategies that balance customer needs with company objectives
Prepare, submit, and defend contract proposals while ensuring accuracy and compliance
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to team members on policies, regulations, and best practices
Collaborate with cross functional teams program management, finance, engineering, estimating & pricing, procurement to ensure contract requirements are met
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and alignment
Analyze, interpret, and resolve complex contract issues by developing innovative and compliant solutions
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies
** What’s In It For You*
* From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here
** Who You Are*
* You are a skilled contracts professional with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts in a fast paced, highly regulated environment Confident in your ability to negotiate effectively, you also excel at building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders With strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR , Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations DFAR , and other applicable government contracting requirements, you bring a detail oriented, analytical, and solutions driven mindset to navigating complex contract issues Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you partner seamlessly with cross functional teams to deliver results and mitigate risk You are a clear and influential communicator, whether drafting proposals, leading negotiations, or presenting to leadership and customers Adaptable and proactive, you manage multiple priorities with accuracy and compliance while maintaining a focus on advancing mission critical programs Above all, you take pride in supporting business objectives with integrity and professionalism
This position may involve travel to customer locations and will involve travel to other LM Aero locations, although this will be infrequent
The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance to be considered for the role
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* Basic Qualifications:
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* – Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline
– Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout
– Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance
– Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement DFARS
** Desired
Skills:
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* – Experience working independently and in a team situation
– Strong familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement DFARs
– Experience with multiple contract types and proposals, such as FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPAF, CPFF & T&M
– Experience multi tasking and working several assignments concurrently
– Exceptional and effective communication skills; both written and verbal
– Experience with subcontracting, international contracting, or commercial contracting
– Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non traditional contract and agreement types
– Experience dealing with customers and internal program teams, including upper management
– Experienced working in classified program environments
– Active Secret or TS Clearance
** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration
** Clearance Level:
** Secret
** 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…
Title: Sr, Contracts Management; Level 3
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale, USA
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