Description: You will be the Subcontract Management Senior for the MDMS Development team. Our team is responsible for managing major subcontracts and developing innovative solutions to drive program success.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Subcontract Management Senior, you will be responsible for leading multifunctional teams and managing a portfolio of subcontracts, ensuring that suppliers meet cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance requirements. You will leverage your project management skills to drive results and your critical thinking abilities to navigate complex challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading subcontract management teams, including procurement, engineering, and supplier quality
• 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
• Developing pre-negotiation strategies using cost evaluations and leading team negotiations
• Prepares bid packages, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity
• Managing post-award subcontract functions, including cost, schedule, and technical performance, invoice reconciliation, and approval
• Interfacing with program and cross functional teams to drive decision making and collaboration
Why Join Us
We’re looking for a collaborative, results‑driven professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment. If you excel at leading teams, negotiating complex agreements, and translating technical requirements into successful outcomes, this role offers you high visibility and the chance to shape critical program deliverables. You’ll work side‑by‑side with top engineers, supply‑chain experts, and program leaders, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and global sustainment efforts. Join us to leverage your expertise, influence strategic decisions, and accelerate your career while contributing to mission‑critical projects that make a real impact.
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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with procurement and subcontract management
• Business acumen and ability to make business based decisions
• Demonstrated strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams and/or Supplier Management Teams
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel as appropriate, based on current issues and performance of suppliers
• Must be willing to work onsite in the Orlando office 2 or more days per week
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate challenging business relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers, and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations
• Defense Industry and Production program experience
• Experience in Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• Demonstrates a knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience
Clearance Level: None
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: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
