Contracts Management Sr / Lvl 3 / Arlington, TX

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience
• Generally possesses a post-secondary degree from an accredited college
• Able to obtain a security clearance
• Prior experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, negotiations, administration, and close-out
• Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-start who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers
• Excellent business acumen

Job Description

You will be the Contracts Management Sr for the THAAD Program through end-to-end contract administration, negotiations, metrics, and future contract planning.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contracts Management Sr you will be responsible for driving contract performance from capture through award and throughout the contract life cycle. Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Manage the full spectrum of contracts – from proposal preparation and negotiation to award administration and ongoing compliance.
• Cook up with program management, finance, legal, sub-contracts, engineering, and other functions to align contract terms with business objectives.
• Serve as the authorized Company representative to customers, building effective relationships and resolving contractual issues.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring all contractual actions meet laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Prepare and deliver concise contract status reports, data compilations, and performance metrics to corporate and business-area leadership.

Occasional Travel

Occasional travel is required.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, mission-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to influence high-impact defense programs. This role offers the chance to shape critical contracts that underpin national security while working with cutting-edge technology and a world-class team. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position requires selected candidate possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Incentive Fee Contracting knowledge of both Cost Type and Fixed Price arrangements
• Prior Contracts experience working with MDA (Missile Defense Agency) or THAAD
• Work experience
• Proven experience negotiating and administering a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type contracts (CPFF, CPIF)
• Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) experience
• Familiarity with the IWTA system and related policies and procedures
• Ability to engage in routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
• Coordination of DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, performance-based payment plans, etc.

Other Important Information

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

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.