Contracts Manager (Leader)(TS clearance required)

**Description:** **What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?** Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity/. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future/. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve/. We're creating future/-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision/. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world/. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation/. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity/. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you/. **What does this role look like?** Responsible for managing a team of Contracts professionals for the Space Security & Intelligence /(SSI/) mission segment within the National Security Space /(NSS/) Line of Business/. Candidate will have leadership responsibility for all aspects of pre/-acquisition activities and contract negotiation and management, including development of efficient acquisition and contracting strategies in partnership with internal and external customer counterparts/. Candidate will serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, program management, functional counterparts and mission segment leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches/. Responsible for driving creative contractual strategies and an innovative mind/-set across the diverse business portfolio/. Must be a self/-starter, able to work in a team environment, and provide leadership to the team/. Candidate must develop and maintain good working relationships, and be adept at dealing with customers, program team members, and industry peers, including senior management/. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a dynamic complex environment/. Must be flexible and able to establish priorities for multiple tasks/. Candidate should display excellent problem solving, creativity in finding better ways to achieve goals, and a desire to assist in growing the business and gaining efficiencies to help improve financial results as well as customer satisfaction/. **Basic Qualifications:** /- Leadership /(management/) experience /- Significant contracting or negotiation or management experience with various Government agencies /- Experience negotiating with both internal and external customers to support business objectives /- Significant experience with USG procurement regulations or FAR/DFARS or other transaction authority /(OTAs/) in all aspects of the contract life cycle /- Experience with different USG Contract Types FFP or FPIF or CPAF or CPFF or T&M or any others /- Top Secret Clearance required prior to start **Desired Skills:** /- 10 years or more of professional experience /- Ability to provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and support to members of the team in a fast/-paced environment /- Significant experience with USG procurement regulations in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close/-out/. **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** TS/SCI **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:** 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 **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $111,700 /- $196,880/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/-Term Disability, Long/-Term Disability, 401/(k/) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays/. /(Washington state applicants only/) Non/-represented full/-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off /(PTO/) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays/. Represented full time employees accrue 6/.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays/. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $128,400 /- $222,640/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/-Term Disability, Long/-Term Disability, 401/(k/) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **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:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Contracts **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2025-09-27