TLS - Contracts Staff

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Multiple years of professional experience.
• Federal contracting, negotiation, and administration experience with USG DoW contracts.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.
• Experience managing and/or negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of various contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, T&M, OTAs).
• Ability to work independently and task oriented and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we design, develop and deliver some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Our teams are comprised of members with different backgrounds and skillsets who together drive visionary thinking through innovation and integrity.

THE WORK

The successful candidates will work under the TLS LoB supporting the Air and Commercial Solutions (ACS) Market Segment, mainly focusing within the Rotary and Tactical Aircraft Training Solutions (RTATS) portfolio, though may be asked to support other portfolios/efforts within the ACS Market Segment. Looking for a strategic thinker who can work independently. Responsibilities include creating contracts, developing negotiation strategies, ensuring contract compliance and efficient contract administration, establishing and maintaining excellent customer relations, both internally and externally. Advises management of contract matters and risks; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Manages contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for accurate contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, customer specifications and legal requirements. Leads proposal efforts for Contracts by reviewing proposal request terms, conduct risk analysis, collection of contract terms and risks, and assists the program teams in developing mitigation strategies for proposal submittals. Is responsible for the evaluation of contract performance to resolve necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, compliance to contractual obligations and contract close-out.

Who We Are

We are a company that designs, develops, and delivers some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Our teams are comprised of members with different backgrounds and skillsets who together drive visionary thinking through innovation and integrity. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. We value positivity and enthusiasm attitudes, working collaboratively within teams, and proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

Why Join Us

We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and you can, too. As part of our culture of innovation, you’ll have outstanding benefits and amenities, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to honor your hard work, and more. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with USG cost estimating and exposure to finance analysis is desired.
• Experience with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracting.
• Positivity and enthusiasm attitude; working collaboratively within teams.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Knowledge of government property management, data rights, and proposals.
• Complete understanding and application of government contracting principles, concepts, practices, and standards.

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.