Contracts Management Associate - Early Career

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Marietta, GA

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an Early Career Contracts Management Associate Early. In this role, you will work as a contract professional supporting the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) Line of Business within Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The candidate will be responsible for handling proposal requests from the customer base for both spares and repairs of assets needed to support the C-130, C-5, and P-3 aircraft. The candidate will also provide support as needed to other contracts managers within the organization. The selected candidate will perform Contract Management duties across a spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and/or services from the receipt of request all the way through the contract closeout process. Serve as authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance. 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. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company. Collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require the ability to obtain a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or other Business-related field
Intermediate to advanced skills with the Microsoft tool suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Working relationships and communications with internal and external customers
Problem solving mindset, including identifying issues and developing solutions.
Ability to work autonomously with general directions.
Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments.
Ability to collaboratively interface and communicate.
Occasional travel may be required.
Must be proficient in the use of a computer and applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point

Responsibilities

Handling proposal requests from the customer base for both spares and repairs of assets needed to support the C-130, C-5, and P-3 aircraft
Provide support as needed to other contracts managers within the organization
Perform Contract Management duties across a spectrum of actions associated with providing supplies and/or services from the receipt of request all the way through the contract closeout process
Serve as authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives
Coordinate solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance
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
Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations
May plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company
Collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests