Manager, Contracts Management

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

5d•Remote

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. THE WORK The Multi-Domain Combat System (MDCS) Market Segment of the Rotary and Mission Systems Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2) line of business is looking for an experienced prime Contracts Manager to join our energetic and diverse leadership team. This Contracts leadership role interfaces regularly with senior executives and customers and will lead, develop, and direct a team of 5-10 personnel. WHO YOU ARE The successful candidate will be experienced in prime contract management and have strong business acumen, exceptional customer relationship track record, and a commitment to advancing our RMS contracts profession to the next level. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience. This role will offer you the following opportunities: Provide guidance, guide growth and development, and offer expertise to a staff of 5-10 Contracting professionals of varying experience. Contribute to the growth of an expanding portfolio and support critical customer missions. Oversee a full range of Contract Management activities including identification and management of proposal preparation, negotiations, contract strategies, contractual/performance issues, and contract close-out. Participate in establishing and administering projects and assignments and maintaining a consistent business reporting rhythm. Work all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ) and fee arrangements, as well as competitive, sole source, and change proposals Regularly exercise independent initiative and actions to deliver strategic goals on behalf of the company, line of business, market segment, and sub segment. - Preferred location Moorestown, NJ with telework from other locations considered.

Requirements

Experience negotiating, managing, and closing out US Government contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and DFARS contracting terms.
5+ years of professional experience reviewing terms and conditions and performing contract risk analysis.
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customer or United States Navy (USN) customer.
Experience briefing senior Leadership on program status and contractual issues.
Formal leadership experience managing a team.
Ability to guide strategic activities and experience in multiple fee arrangements.
Strategic thinker that can direct the operational support of an organization.
Ability to design innovative solutions to challenges and modify approach as environmental conditions shift.
Experience with direct commercial sales and/or foreign military sales contracts.
Strong positive customer relations track record with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, guide growth and development, and offer expertise to a staff of 5-10 Contracting professionals of varying experience.
Contribute to the growth of an expanding portfolio and support critical customer missions.
Oversee a full range of Contract Management activities including identification and management of proposal preparation, negotiations, contract strategies, contractual/performance issues, and contract close-out.
Participate in establishing and administering projects and assignments and maintaining a consistent business reporting rhythm.
Work all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ) and fee arrangements, as well as competitive, sole source, and change proposals
Regularly exercise independent initiative and actions to deliver strategic goals on behalf of the company, line of business, market segment, and sub segment.