Staff, Contracts Management (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

3h•$95,000 - $189,290•Onsite

About The Position

Join the legendary Skunk Works® team and take your career to new heights as a Staff, Contracts professional. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping innovative programs by managing and negotiating contracts that directly support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You will be the trusted advisor for contract lifecycle management—from strategy development to negotiation and closeout—while collaborating with cross-functional partners and influencing high-level business outcomes. You are a skilled contracts professional with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Confident in your ability to negotiate effectively, you also excel at building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and other applicable government contracting requirements, you bring a detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-driven mindset to navigating complex contract issues. Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver results and mitigate risk. You are a clear and influential communicator, whether drafting proposals, leading negotiations, or presenting to leadership and customers. Adaptable and proactive, you manage multiple priorities with accuracy and compliance while maintaining a focus on advancing mission-critical programs. Above all, you take pride in supporting business objectives with integrity and professionalism. This position may involve travel to customer locations and will involve travel to other LM Aero locations, although this will be infrequent. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance to be considered for the role. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lockheed Martin policies and procedures
Experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles
This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop and maintain customer relationships, have participated in proposal development and bid strategy, and lead successful negotiations
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Candidate should be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Candidate should be a proactive self-starter who is detail and teamwork oriented
Capable of working independently with general supervision

Responsibilities

Lead contract lifecycle management from proposal through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies that balance customer needs with company objectives.
Prepare, submit, and defend contract proposals while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to team members on policies, regulations, and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (program management, finance, engineering, estimating & pricing, procurement) to ensure contract requirements are met.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and alignment.
Analyze, interpret, and resolve complex contract issues by developing innovative and compliant solutions.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.