Sr. Contracts Negotiator (TS clearance required)

Sr. Contracts Negotiator (TS clearance required)

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 morewe 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? The successful candidate thrives in autonomous and creative environments supporting dynamic onsite classified programs. The role requires contracts management understanding to support the Contract Lifecycle from proposal preparation and strategy through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout. The successful candidate will work closely with internal functional organizations (finance, pricing, program management, engineering, subcontracts, etc.) and external customers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing solution recommendations for complex contractual matters; developing contracts strategy and customer relationship management; developing risk assessments and mitigation plans; assisting the manager and program team on various special assignments that require skill, knowledge, and business acumen; and providing contractual expertise and leadership. Typical activities include :

• Proposal preparation, coordination, and management. Review and evaluation of customer Requests for Proposal (RFP) or revisions to contracts. Provide strategy, risk assessments, and offers alternative approaches to mitigate risks, including alternative contractual language; evaluates and coordinates proposals; investigates and reconciles significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc.
• Contract negotiation, coordination, management, and closeout.
• Working in conjunction with associated functional organizations and customers to ensure conformance with contractual obligations, to remain cognizant of problem areas, and to implement the required corrective actions.
• Developing and applying advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to assigned activities.
• Developing and applying solutions to complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Special projects as assigned.

Active SCI clearance is preferred

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

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Desired skills :

Other important information :

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 Schedule Information :

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.

Work Schedule :

9x80 every other Friday off

Security Clearance : TS / SCI w / Poly

LMCareers Business Unit :

SPACE

Program : Ollivander

Department :

23KNB41 : NSS Contracts

Job Class : Contracts

Job Category :

Experienced Professional

City, State :

Herndon-VA, King of Prussia-PA, SUNNYVALE-CA

City :

Herndon, King of Prussia, Sunnyvale

Zip : 19406, 20171, 94089

Virtual : No

Relocation / Housing Stipend Available :

Possible

Req Type : Full-Time

Direct / Indirect : Direct

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.

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.

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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position