Description:You will be the Contracts Management Manager for the Precision Fires Line of Business. Our team is responsible for delivering contract excellence that powers advanced munitions development, production, and sustainment.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contracts Management Manager you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing contracts organization, guiding the full contract lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and develop the contracts team across the full contract lifecycle—from capture, proposal, and award through execution, closeout, and audit.
- Negotiate and manage US Government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts, ensuring strict adherence to laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority.
- Partner with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions to provide strategic contract guidance, risk mitigation, and integrated solutions.
- Oversee contract audits and compliance activities, coordinating with internal and external audit teams to verify adherence and drive continuous improvement.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external customers, delivering innovative contract solutions that support business growth and mission success.
- The position will require onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel is required.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You will shape contract strategy for a premier defense portfolio, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor a talented team while enjoying flexible work‑life balance options.
We are committed to supporting your well‑being with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits. 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 requires selected candidate must possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:- Experience with US Government and/or International customers and contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Knowledge and documented application of acquisition regulations (FAR & DFARS)
- Generally has 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Desired Skills:- Experience negotiating and managing complex development and production contracts
- Proven ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers
- Cost Type, Fixed Price, and Incentive Fee Contracting Type knowledge
- Extensive negotiation experience and knowledge of Precision Fires Munitions portfolio
- Experience in strategy development for new captures
- Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts
- Ability to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, financing payments, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience working autonomously with general direction
- Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience problem solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence, positivity, and enthusiasm leading a team and working collaboratively with key stakeholders during a project
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: 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
