Subcontract Management, Sr. at Lockheed Martin

Subcontract Management, Sr.

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 morewe 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.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs.
• Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams.
• Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Denver, CO, or Titusville, FL, and be expected to work in the office.

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Procurement experience within aerospace technologies or similar industry.
• 5+ years professional experience in either Project Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management (i.e Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, and/or Category Management).
• Prior professional experience managing the performance, design, or procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within the Defense industry.
• Prior professional experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to make data based business decisions, with a proven record of successful performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional Supplier Management Teams.
• Knowledge of all contract types and how to utilize them in various program scenarios.
• Prior professional experience with long form subcontracts.
• Prior professional experience on DoD programs.
• Prior professional negotiation experience.
• Prior professional experience driving contractual issues to closure.

By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee.