Arlington, TX

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

4d•$95,000 - $189,290•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Contracts Management Staff for the THAAD Program – Integrated Air and Missile Defense team. Our team is responsible for delivering critical contracts that enable the THAAD system to protect global communities. What You Will Be Doing As the Contracts Management Staff you will be responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle—from capture and proposal through award and administration—while providing strategic guidance to program stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Supervise and mentor a team of contract professionals, coordinating recruitment, training, performance assessments, and disciplinary actions. Manage end‑to‑end contracts activities, including solicitation, negotiation, award, and post‑award administration. Partner with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with business goals. Serve as the authorized company representative in customer interactions, building strong relationships and resolving contractual issues. Lead internal and external audits, produce compliance reports, and drive continuous improvement of contract processes. Why Join Us We are seeking a self‑motivated, detail‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. This role offers the chance to shape high‑impact defense programs, mentor a talented team, and make a measurable contribution to national security. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires  selected candidate must possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

5+ years of related professional experience and generally possesses a post-secondary degree from an accredited college.
Considered an emerging authority.
Contracts experience working DoD Contracts
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Proven experience proposing, negotiating, administering and closing a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and/or cost type (CPFF, CPIF) DoD contracts
Sound working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and other government acquisition regulations
Occasional travel is required.
Must have excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Strong working knowledge of administering and negotiating a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) contracts
Should be detail oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment
Proven ability to manage routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen

Nice To Haves

Contracts lead experience working Government contracts
Experience working in all aspects of the contract life cycle including contract administration, proposal preparation and close-out
Missile Defense Agency and/or IAMD experience
Able to manage and administer multiple task orders and delivery orders in a fast paced environment
Able to develop solutions to a variety of moderate and complex problems which may require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
Experience working with Virtual teams

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of contract professionals, coordinating recruitment, training, performance assessments, and disciplinary actions.
Manage end‑to‑end contracts activities, including solicitation, negotiation, award, and post‑award administration.
Partner with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with business goals.
Serve as the authorized company representative in customer interactions, building strong relationships and resolving contractual issues.
Lead internal and external audits, produce compliance reports, and drive continuous improvement of contract processes.