Program Mgt-Subcontract, Senior

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. What does this role look like? Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee. In this role you will perform subcontract program management duties in support of various programs, including: Manages subordinate team overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones. Serve as Supply Chain Program Manager on various program pursuits. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution. Ensure labor budgets are properly phased through program lifecycle. Responsible for leading and coaching a team of subcontract management professionals through all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability and program execution. Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads team composed of subcontract management professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
4+ years of professional experience working with suppliers to execute to a baseline on a development program and/or services contracts.
Understanding of and/or experience negotiating and securing funding for complex long-term agreements.
Must be open to occasional travel approximately ~10% to support Program and/or Supplier visits.
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI 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. Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of professional experience.
Strong desire to develop and implement strategic initiatives and drive the team to execute.
Prior professional experience working Supply Chain Management (SCM) fundamentals including, processes, procedures, policies, systems, and overall understanding of subcontracts, and acquisition procedures.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types.
In-depth knowledge of all types of contracts and how to utilize which type in various program scenarios.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.
Experienced presenter to Program Management, internal stakeholders, and Customer representative.
Ability to drive actions and results/resolution of contractual/technical issues and successful outcomes through teamwork.
Implement continuous improvement leading to improved team and supplier performance.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and stakeholders.
Strong business acumen with a proven record of successful performance with focus on mission success, with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills to drive culture change supporting enterprise initiatives (e.g. digital transformation, shift to "we vs. me" behaviors)
Must be able to resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of management.
Ability to be flexible and accept change.
Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Manages subordinate team overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs.
Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones.
Serve as Supply Chain Program Manager on various program pursuits.
Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution.
Ensure labor budgets are properly phased through program lifecycle.
Responsible for leading and coaching a team of subcontract management professionals through all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability and program execution.
Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor.
Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
Leads team composed of subcontract management professionals.