Contracts Senior Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Contracts Lead for F-35 Sustainment Business Unit. In close collaboration with BU Program and Finance leadership, this role will lead the team responsible for contracting for F-35 Air Vehicle Sustainment, modifications and upgrades, and support equipment contract negotiation and management.

Requirements

Significant experience with USG contracting; FAR and DFARS.
Significant proposal / capture experience.
Significant experience with OEM product sustainment contracting, including sustainment during ongoing product production and development.
Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance

Nice To Haves

You are a strategic and influential leader with extensive experience in contract management, negotiations, and business operations within a complex government and aerospace environment.
You possess a strong understanding of sustainment programs, contractual risk management, regulatory compliance, and business strategy, enabling you to effectively balance customer requirements with organizational objectives.
You excel at navigating complex negotiations, developing contract strategies, and driving successful business outcomes across large-scale programs.
As a collaborative leader, you are skilled at building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
You bring exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, allowing you to confidently advise senior leadership on contractual matters, manage competing priorities, and mitigate business risks.
Your ability to align contracts strategy with program execution and financial objectives makes you a trusted business partner and key contributor to the success of the F-35 Sustainment Business Unit.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Contracts Lead for the F-35 Sustainment Business Unit, providing strategic oversight and leadership across a complex portfolio of Sustainment (Spares, Repairs, Services), Modifications and Upgrades, and support equipment contracts.
Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for contract negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities.
Partner closely with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership to support business objectives, contractual strategy, and program execution.
Direct contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve favorable business outcomes while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk assessment, terms and conditions, and regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Oversee the management of contract changes, modifications, and customer requirements to ensure alignment with program commitments and business goals.
Support business growth initiatives by contributing to proposal development, contract strategy, and customer engagement activities.
Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and team performance.
Foster collaboration across Program Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations to ensure successful contract execution.
Communicate contractual status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.