Description:You will be the Contracts Management Associate for the Missiles and Fire Control team located on-site greater than 50% of the time in Grand Prairie, TX. Our team is responsible for supporting Munition Production Programs, managing contracts from capture through proposal, contract award, and administration, to ensure the delivery of supplies and services.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contracts Management Associate, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of contracts management functions, from contract solicitations and negotiations to contract administration and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing business advice and guidance to various functions, including program management, finance, and legal
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to manage contracts and resolve contractual issues
• Ensuring contractual compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Leading and supporting audits to verify compliance
• Collecting and compiling contractual data for reporting purposes
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Associate. If you're a self-starter with excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, build effective relationships with internal and external customers, and contribute to the success of our Munition Production Programs. With a strong foundation in contract management and a willingness to learn, you'll thrive in this dynamic and supportive team environment.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be detail oriented and able to work in a virtual and non-virtual team environment; Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess some business acumen
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience in the USG contract life cycle including proposals, negotiations, administration, and close-out
- Prior experience administering Government Contract types
- Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) experience
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 Know
Expression 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
