Subcontract Manager Senior Staff

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with complex, development subcontracts
• Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS Contracts
• Able to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to travel when required; less than 25%

Job Description

You will be the Subcontract Manager for the Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense team. Our team drives the Evolutionary Development effort for Lockheed Martin’s critical Air and Missile Defense programs, partnering directly with program managers, engineers, supplier quality, and subcontractor leadership to secure producible, cost-effective solutions early in the design cycle.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Subcontract Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all subcontract activities that support a major corporate-focus development effort. You’ll serve as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin and our lower-tier suppliers, ensuring contracts are executed flawlessly, risks are mitigated, and delivery schedules are met.

• Training and mentoring new and experienced team members
• Managing the full life cycle of subcontracts — drafting, negotiating, awarding, and closing out agreements
• Conducting subcontract administration and procurement tasks, including purchase order creation, change order processing, and invoice reconciliation
• Collaborating with program managers, engineers, and supplier quality to identify and resolve technical and schedule risks early in the design phase
• Monitoring subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, and key performance indicators
• Leading risk assessments, developing mitigation plans, and driving corrective actions when needed
• Maintaining accurate records in the GSC system and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, FAR/DFARS, and export control regulations
• Preparing status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings for senior leadership and customer stakeholders
• Facilitating continuous improvement initiatives to enhance subcontracting processes and reduce cost, schedule, and quality variances

Why Join Us

You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences the success of next-generation missile systems. In this role you’ll work side-by-side with world-class engineers and program leaders, gaining visibility across the enterprise while shaping supplier strategies that impact national security.

Lockheed Martin Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Robust professional-development resources
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork

Desired Skills

• Significant knowledge of LMAP/CAP procedures
• Experience with Lockheed Martin Procurement/ERP Systems
• Proven ability to train and mentor new and less experienced team members
• Other relevant skills as determined by the hiring manager

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.