Description: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.
WHO YOU ARE
Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville Alabama is seeking a team player with excellent communication skills who is a problem solver and self-starter to fill a full-time Early Career Contracts Management.
Do you have a passion for working on emerging technologies? Do you want to be a key member of the team responsible for developing a new interceptor that be the first line of defense protecting our nation against increasing and evolving ballistic missile threats from rogue nations.
The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program is experiencing growth and we need your expertise to deliver the interceptor solution our nation deserves. If you are seeking a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual, then come be a part or our NGI team.
This individual will be responsible for all aspects of contract administration, including day-to-day contractual oversight, closeout, and support for related future proposals and negotiations. Additional specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the evaluation of customer requests (solicitations and limited, to formal correspondence with customer(s), modifications including financial / terms), contracts file management, intercompany agreements, support to our supply chain organization, and closeout.
Candidate will work closely with functional organizations (finance, pricing, program management, engineering, supply chain, etc.). Must have proven communication skills with peers and leadership, be a self-starter who is willing to learn, demonstrate strategic thinking, be able to effectively coordinate with multiple internal and external customers, and have the ability to work independently.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with contract management software and systems is a plus.
•This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen and eligible for Secret security clearance.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess some business acumen.
Desired 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.
• Strong understanding of contract law, contract management principles, and industry best practices.
• Business Writing - emails, formal correspondence, proposals, and presentations.
• Determination to drive results with humility, tact and patience coordinating progress on a variety of topics driving results with general oversite.
• Proven track record of meeting commitments and customer satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn and desire to take on new assignments as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high value customer relationships. maintain versatility and flexibility in demanding situations.
• 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.
• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
