Subcontract Administrator

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

1d•Remote

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. What is the mission? 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. If you’re interested in Hypersonic technology, come join our team supporting one of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the company. LM Space’s Conventional Prompt Strike program needs a strategic business partner to serve as the Subcontract Administration for this key program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
2+ years of professional experience
Previous professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, Proposal, and/or Category Management)
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US 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. Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters's degree.
Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proven negotiation skills;
Familiarity with FAR procedures and Government contracting;
Familiarity with SAP/P2P enterprise resource planning software;
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet program/customer needs;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change quickly is essential; and great attention to detail;
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary Subcontract interface and work together with your Subcontract Management Team members to support your program.
Interface with suppliers as the focal point between the subcontractor/supplier and various LM departments.
Initiate the LM Acquisition process - solicit RFP's, review supplier proposals, negotiate/administer contracts, and manage supplier performance.
Help develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and negotiate requirements and scope.
Prevent and mitigate supplier cost, schedule, and quality performance issues.
Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualification