Contracts Management Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin RMS and Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, are seeking a Contract Management expert responsible for leading a team of contract professionals and directing all phases of the contracting process from initial shaping efforts through contract closeout with both customers and suppliers. The Contract Management Manager will develop processes in-line with the RMS Contracts, discover and promote best practices, and support various activities that will accelerate growth for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, both internal and external
Experience leading contract efforts on large scale proposals
Proficient with FAR and DFARS and experience with various US Government contract types
Experience with commercial and international terms and conditions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex business and contractual issues in a clear and concise manner
Strong analytical skills; able to quickly comprehend issues at hand
Demonstrated ability and business acumen to manage a portfolio of contracts and new business activities
Must be able to excel in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and be able to quickly understand facts and assumptions to decisively recommend a future course of action
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be willing to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) as required
US Citizenship is required due to program and ECI requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team of professionals
Acute attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations
Proven ability to build effective customer, team, and partner relationships
Working knowledge of financial terms such as orders, sales, profit, fee, EBIT, and ROS, and their applicability to contracts
Experience working with various Artificial Intelligence tools to improve efficiency of routine contractual tasks

Responsibilities

Leading a team of contract professionals to support day-to-day business operations
Reviewing United States government and foreign government solicitations and providing feedback to the business concerning compliance and regulatory requirements
Drafting and negotiating complex contracts with domestic and international customers, including the United States government, foreign governments, and maintenance and repair organizations
Drafting and negotiating contracts with domestic and international suppliers
Analyzing contractual and operational areas of concern and developing risk mitigation strategies
Providing advice and guidance to senior management and project staff on contractual matters and disputes
Managing company processes for contract review, administration and approval
Securing requisite corporate approvals and delegations of authority in support of proposal submissions and customer contracts
Overseeing preparation and negotiation of standard terms of purchase, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, letters, and memoranda in connection with Derco’s day-to-day customer, partner, and supplier relationships
Leading compliance initiatives and process improvements