Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Orlando, FL

43d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Contract Management Manager for the Special Programs team. Our team is responsible for delivering highâimpact contracts that enable revolutionary defense systems and safeguard lives worldwide. What You Will Be Doing As the Contract Management Manager you will be responsible for leading the contracts management function across the full contract lifecycle-capture, proposal, award, and administration-while supervising a skilled team of contract professionals. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Directing subordinate staff in recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development. Managing endâtoâend contracts activities, from capture and negotiations to postâaward administration and compliance. Coordinating with program management, finance, legal, subâcontracts, engineering, HR, and compliance to resolve contractual issues and align with business goals. Representing Lockheedâ¯Martin with customers and buying representatives, building strong relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Leading internal and external audits, maintaining accurate contract data, and generating reports for corporate and businessâarea leadership. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader with deep contract expertise and a passion for missionâcritical programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, work on highly classified special programs, and influence cuttingâedge technologies-all within a culture that values curiosity, bold ideas, and authentic contribution. We are committed to supporting your workâlife balance and overall wellâbeing, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -â¯This position requires the selected candidate must possess an active Secretâ¯clearance to start.

Requirements

This position requires applicants to have an active Final Secret security clearance with a background investigation performed within the last five years.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance upon employment.
This position also requires an enhanced security review in accordance with Government contract requirements and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs.
Experience working on Classified Programs.
Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
Experience with multiple contract types and proposals, such as FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPAF, CPFF & T&M.
Experience identifying contractual risks and understanding the financial implications.
Experience multi-tasking and working several assignments concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Active TS Clearance.
An experienced leader.
Experienced working in classified program environments.
Strong familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs).
Experience working independently and in a team situation.
The ability to exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work in an independent manner.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience with Research & Development (R&D) programs.
Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non-traditional contract and agreement types.
Experience providing strategic and sound business advice to senior leadership.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and strategically with functional and program counterparts to drive business results.

Responsibilities

Directing subordinate staff in recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development.
Managing endâtoâend contracts activities, from capture and negotiations to postâaward administration and compliance.
Coordinating with program management, finance, legal, subâcontracts, engineering, HR, and compliance to resolve contractual issues and align with business goals.
Representing Lockheedâ¯Martin with customers and buying representatives, building strong relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Leading internal and external audits, maintaining accurate contract data, and generating reports for corporate and businessâarea leadership.