Subcontract Administration Sr

About the role

We are a dedicated, highly selective team at the cutting edge of National Security Space managing suppliers in the creation of innovative technologies that address the most unique and pressing customer challenges. Our work culture fosters creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning through humility. Our functional leaders empower and mentor, rather than micro-manage and direct—we prefer speeding tickets, not parking tickets.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of negotiating and administrating subcontracts with formidable supplier counterparts for deliverables that drive the success of a quickly growing business area with tremendous opportunity for advancement. Additionally, our mission segment specifically offers long-term stability from working on programs that few other companies can hope to compete in. The Subcontract Administration Sr (SCA Sr) position is an exceptional opportunity for passionate SCAs to expand their skillset from RFP to execution. This role supports i) strategic RFP development such as shaping contract type(s), incentive fee management plans, Performance Based Payment (PBPs) Plans, and CorpDoc terms, ii) negotiating and recommending tactics to definitize, and iii) continuously cross-examining suppliers in execution to ensure on-time delivery and justify improved terms when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFP development and source selections
• Conduct negotiations (terms & conditions, price, NDAs)
• Issue compliant contracts and purchase orders
• Administer contract modifications
• Ensure supplier performance by raising questions as needed
• Participate in a Subcontract Management Team (SMT) with SCAs, SCMs, SPMs, and Engineers supporting the PM profit/loss owner
• Mentor junior SCAs on proper contract administration (and likely correct PMs, SPMs, and engineers on these matters)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 5+ years of experience in Subcontract Administration
• Experience managing >$1M subcontractors and negotiating subcontracts
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD TOP SECRET/SCI with counter‑intelligence (CI) Polygraph clearance
• Successful completion of a drug and background check for classified information access

Skills

• Capture: strong understanding of supplier evaluations and selection; ability to set up domestic and international suppliers for data exchange; expertise in NDAs and redlines; ability to ensure compliance and evaluate medium‑complexity fixed‑type POs; manage medium‑complexity supplier engagement and RFPs
• Proposals: versed in reviewing ground rules and assumptions, CorpDoc redlines, and recommending counters
• Program startup: experience generating price and cost analyses, assessing technical evaluations, supporting and presenting pre‑negotiation packages
• Negotiations: experience developing understanding of supplier counterparts, contributing to strategy, identifying trades, and leading supplier negotiations
• Early Execution: strong understanding of letter contract process; ability to draft medium‑complexity FFP or T&M types; plan and complete definitization; independently review medium‑complexity efforts above the CCoPD threshold
• Execution: strong understanding of daily administration using clear communications on invoices, PBP updates, deliverables, performance issues, and scorecard inputs; drive internal approvals of deliverables
• Closeout: ability to negotiate closeouts with general direction; drive internal verification of completion of all deliveries and SDRs
• Experience with Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP) and Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policies (LMAP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (offered depending on position; payments not guaranteed and vary with performance)
• For Washington state applicants: non‑represented full‑time employees accrue at least 10 hours PTO per month and receive at least 90 holiday hours; represented employees accrue 6.67 hours vacation per month, up to 52 hours sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 holiday hours (prorated based on start date)

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $81,500.00 – $151,300.00. At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, market (work location), and business considerations when extending an offer.