Description:WHAT WE'RE DOINGAt Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are shaping the future of military aviation. Our Black Hawk team is driving the next phase of the legendary aircraft’s lifecycle by securing Multi-Year XI contracts. Affordability and strategic supplier partnerships are critical to ensuring mission success and delivering the best value to our customers.
THE WORKAs a Senior Program Manager – Black Hawk Multi-Year XI, you will lead key initiatives to optimize affordability and contract negotiations with our supplier base. This role is instrumental in preparing for the 2026 prime negotiations in Huntsville, AL, working directly with the U.S. Army and DCMA to reach an agreement that enables the next Black Hawk contract award.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading supplier negotiation activities, including cost and price analysis, and developing win-win solutions with suppliers.
• Driving risk and opportunity management strategies to identify and mitigate potential challenges.
• Managing pre-contract efforts related to Sikorsky’s Black Hawk supply base, ensuring firm fixed-price agreements align with the Multi-Year XI period of performance.
• Developing and maintaining a negotiation schedule to meet program milestones, addressing resource allocation and contractual approaches as needed.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Legal, and Engineering & Technology to align strategies and execution plans.
• Acting as a primary customer liaison for supplier-related activities, leading program reviews and presenting status updates.
• Engaging with the customer to resolve high-level technical, programmatic, and business issues impacting contract negotiations.
WHO WE ARESikorsky has a proud legacy of innovation and excellence in rotorcraft design, production, and sustainment. As a leader in the aerospace industry, we are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable aircraft that serve critical missions worldwide.
WHO YOU AREYou are a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in program management, supplier negotiations, and contract execution. You excel at building strong customer relationships and navigating complex programmatic challenges with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and have a track record of successfully managing large-scale negotiations.
WHY JOIN USAt Sikorsky, you’ll be at the forefront of the next generation of Black Hawk contracts, shaping the future of military aviation. You’ll work alongside top industry professionals, engage with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in delivering affordable, mission-critical solutions to our customers. If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity, this is it.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or higher with related experience
• 10+ years Program / Project Management Experience
• Experience in DoD Contracting and Negotiating
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex plans and strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences.
• Ability to independently formulate a package and communicate concisely to senior level executives
• Team player – Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships. Effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of managers and engineers to act as “one” in the pursuit of common objectives. Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders.
• An independent worker with a successful track record of managing complex programs contracts on-cost, on-schedule, and providing high-quality deliverables
• Strong Earned Value skills
• Experience managing and leading ACAT1 programs in support of the US Army
• Experience with the development of acquisition strategies, contract requirement packages, requests for proposals (RFPs), technical evaluations, and negotiations
Desired Skills:• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Master’s degree
• Defense Acquisition University Certification
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
