Contract Negotiator (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Description : WHAT WE'RE DOING

The Centerpiece of 21st Century Global Security

The F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world, the F-35 gives pilots the critical advantage against any adversary, enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin : An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE

The Contracts Management professional will work a number of programs in the F-35 Training and Logistics Market Segment primarily supporting IWTAs (inter-company agreements) with our sister company, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

The contracts negotiator will support the F-35 Ground Support Equipment market with proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration.

inclusive of US Government programs and Direct Commercial Sales opportunities. They will work both Prime Contracts and IWTAs (inter-company agreements).

Responsibilities will also include Contracts support for potential new business opportunities. The contracts management professional will support the F-35 sub-market segments with proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration.

The contracts management professional will develop and apply solutions to problems requiring the use of a high degree of ingenuity and creativity.

The contracts management professional will review customer requests for proposals and offer alternate approaches to mitigate risks involving schedule, cost, specifications, etc.

The contracts management professional will maintain communication with cross-functional organizations and customers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to execute the required actions on time.

The contracts management professional will ensure contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.

Since establishing internal and external customer relationships is imperative, this role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life.

Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience / combined education.
• Basic understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Qualified candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance after starting this position. This requires US Citizenship.
• Desired skills are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool.

Learn more about desired skills here.

Desired Skills :

Some experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.

Some experience with Federal contracting, negotiation, and administration experience with USG DoD contracts.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of various contract types ( CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, T&M, OTA)
• Ability to work independently and Task oriented and attention to detail
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Positivity and enthusiasm attitude; working collaboratively within teams.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases.
• Some knowledge of government property management, data rights, and proposals.

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 / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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 : RMS

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Contracts

Type : Full-Time

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