Subcontract Administrator

About the role

The F‑35 Sustainment team supports the global Product Support Provider Network (PSPn) to keep the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft mission‑ready. The team manages subcontractors, supplier partnerships, and sustainment operations for both domestic and international requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CONUS and OCONUS sustainment contracts.
• Develop subcontract specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Prepare bid packages and administer repair and return contracts.
• Conduct bidder conferences and develop supplier evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Issue subcontract awards and ensure compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Travel approximately 10–20% of the time based on program needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience administering subcontracts, purchase orders, supplier agreements, or procurement activities in a commercial, aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment.
• Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs), reviewing supplier proposals, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contract execution, and issue resolution throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams including Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired Skills

• Experience working with and managing supplier relationships.
• Maintain customer/supplier relationships.
• Experience with repairs/calibrations or F‑35 maintainer experience.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Negotiation and technical experience related to product and supply chain.
• Experience working in Procure to Pay (P2P) processes.
• No security clearance required.

Schedule

• Part‑time remote telework: employee will split time between a designated Lockheed Martin facility and remote work.
• Standard schedule for this position: 4 × 10‑hour days with 3 days off per week.
• Lockheed Martin supports alternate work schedules, including condensed workweeks, in addition to standard 40‑hour weeks.