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Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE

This Senior Contracts Negotiator will work in the F-35 Training and Logistics Market Segment primarily supporting IWTA's (inter-company agreements) with our sister company, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The Contracts Negotiator will support the F-35 T&L Market Segment with proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including Program Management, Finance, Legal, Subcontracts, Business Development, Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting and Compliance to effectively manage the breadth of responsibilities, including capture activities, proposal preparation slash submittal, negotiations and contract terms and related performance obligations. Serve as authorized and powered representative for the company as interface with customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. The Senior Contracts Negotiator will maintain communication with cross-functional organizations and customers to ensure compliance with contract obligations and to execute the required actions on time. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. Lead and support audits, as appropriate with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract related activities and verify compliance.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide contracts administration support, reviewing requirements and assessing contract change impacts.
• Lead and coordinate effort in preparing proposals in response to solicitations.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure proper contract fulfillment through diligent administration.
• Advise leadership and program management on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.

Maintain effective customer contact activities and serve as the Company's authorized representative.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher with 5 or more years of experience
• Contract life cycle experience including proposals,

negotiations, administration, and closeout

• Develop, negotiate, and execute contracts
• Possess basic working knowledge of the Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition

Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

• Support audits with internal and external

audit teams and agencies

Desired Skills:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure

contract requirements are met and risks are mitigated

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and

external stakeholders

• Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and

customer concerns

• Providing business advice and guidance to other

functions

• Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and

regulations

• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and

procedures

• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's business systems
• Contract drafting experience and experience with

various contract types and contracting vehicles

• This individual will have demonstrated abilities to

develop customer relationships, provide RFP analysis and have participated in proposal

development and bid strategy

• Candidate should be able to handle multiple

assignments simultaneously and achieve program

goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Candidate should be a proactive self-starter who is

detail and teamwork oriented

• Capable of working independently under general

supervision

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First