Subcontract Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Highlands Ranch, CO

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. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.
8+ years of professional experience between Supply Chain, Program Mgmt, Leadership, and/or Contracting.
Experience directing and managing costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements on a project, program, or subcontractor managing overall system objectives, milestones, or deliverables.
Experience developing and executing to tactical and/or strategic plans.
Professional experience leading and writing proposals including supplier proposals and Basis of Estimate.
Experience with supplier/subcontract selection, contracting, negotiation, award, execution and/or close-out.

Nice To Haves

Professional Experience with Defense or Government customer or procurement officers.
Master’s degree, from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Prior professional experience establishing milestone objectives and managing performance to committed schedule, contractual specifications, or mission requirements.
Expertise in acquisition policies and procedures associated with FAR / DFAR / ITAR requirements.
Development of supply chain proposal, negotiations and contracting strategies.
End to end experience with capture process.
Specialization in subcontracting requirements/competencies skills such as Cyber Security, FAR, or Negotiation, etc.
Ability to develop solutions to complex time sensitive problems in a dynamic environment
Well organized, excellent communicator and team builder
Demonstrated ability to develop presentations, synthesizing complex data and messaging effectively and efficiently.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm/urgency to work each day.

Responsibilities

Acts as the main focal point of a subset of Orion suppliers and/or supply chain activities.
Lead Supply Chain new business pursuits, to include shaping Request For Proposals (RFPs) to subcontractors, understanding strategic initiatives to have a strong position to win, and working with the Supply Chain Management team through negotiations supporting their Basis of Estimate
Manage the Cost, Schedule, and Technical aspects of multiple suppliers
Collaborate and communicate long term strategies to develop and implement initiatives that drive streamlining and commonization of subcontracted hardware and processes
Identify and coordinate alternate sources and technology insertion to significantly improve innovation and competition