Contracts Management Staff (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

12d•$95,000 - $189,290•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sikorsky Global Commercial Military Solutions (GCMS) and Advance Programs Contracts team is searching for an accomplished Contracts professional to join our highly skilled team in conducting USG and international business. Our business pursues and executes on multiple international Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) and Classified development programs and new business opportunities each year. As our portfolio is expanding, we are in search of individual contributors able to succeed with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess the ability to proactively lead all aspects of the contracting process from Request to Proposals (RFPs), Contract Negotiation and Administration, and Contract Closeout. The Contracts Management Staff representative should have experience in contract drafting, risk identification and terms mitigation, international financial instruments, international offsets, and other facets of doing business internationally. The Contracts Management Staff representative will develop and apply solutions to problems requiring the use of a high degree of ingenuity and creativity. They will review customer requests for proposals and offer alternate approaches to mitigate risks involving schedule, cost, specifications, etc. The Contracts Management Staff representative will maintain communication with cross-functional organizations and customers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to execute the required actions on time. The Contracts Management Staff representative will ensure contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. Since establishing internal and external customer relationships is imperative, this role may require occasional domestic and international travel to meet business needs.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills; effective in a dynamic team environment and at building relationships with Customers.
Experience with USG and commercial Terms and Conditions in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals and administration.
Experience with USG (FAR/DFARS) and commercial Intellectual Property terms and licenses.
Ability to make effective presentations to senior management and customers
Analytical thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions, providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
Commercial contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.
Ability/willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
Certified Federal Contracts Manager or equivalent.
A desire to develop program and functional leadership skills.
Certified NCMA Federal Contracts Manager or equivalent.