Stf, Contracts Management (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Lockheed Martin • Stratford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) in Stratford, CT is seeking an experienced Contracts professional to support the CH-53K King Stallion program — the U.S. Marine Corps' next-generation heavy-lift helicopter. In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner embedded within one of RMS's most high-profile and complex programs, leading contract administration, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across the full contract lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related discipline with 6+ years of government defense or aerospace environment experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Direct experience with U.S. DoD/DoW contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal, negotiation, award, administration, and close out.
• In depth understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable DoW procurement regulations
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration of large Multi-Year Production Contracts
• Proven ability to negotiate directly with USG contracting officers
• Proficiency with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and processing performance based payments (PBPs) and DD250s
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable handling and resolving ambiguous high-risk issues
• Ability to communicate complex contract terms to internal technical teams, senior leadership, and external partners; strong written and oral presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or JD
• NCMA certification (CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM)
• Experience supporting Navy or Marine Corps Aviation programs
• Experience with major defense acquisition programs
• Proficiency with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) management
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin Command Media, and Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day contractual execution and oversight.
• Serve as the primary contracts interface with government customers including the U.S. Marine Corps, NAVAIR, and DCMA
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, FPIS, IDIQ) supporting CH 53K production
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms, modifications, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Provide authoritative guidance to CH-53K program managers, finance, and legal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable Navy/Marine Corps agency supplements
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews for new and follow-on awards
• Oversee government audits and contract closeout activities
• Mentor and develop junior contracts staff

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Legal help
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior