Contracts Management Sr

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 WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! THE WORK Your responsibilities will include: Develop, negotiate, and award contracts while managing the full contract lifecycle. Provide expert guidance on contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements. Serve as the authorized company representative in customer interactions, fostering strong relationships. Partner with program leadership to align contract actions with strategic objectives. Maintain detailed contract records and oversee contract administration activities.

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Our mission is to solve the world’s toughest challenges by providing innovative solutions for our customers. We foster a culture of collaboration and growth, offering employees opportunities to develop new skills, advance their careers, and contribute to projects that make a global impact.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US At Lockheed Martin, you’ll be part of a company that’s committed to empowering you with the resources, training, and opportunities needed to shape the future of defense. You’ll lead a dynamic team that plays a critical role in supporting one of the most advanced defense systems in the world. Join us and help ensure that our warfighters have the best possible tools to succeed in their missions. Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced contracts professional to lead proposal development, negotiations and contract execution for development and sustainment efforts within the CH-53K portfolio.  In this role, you will perform contracts management functions across the full lifecycle of contract actions — from capture and proposal development through contract award and all phases of administration. You will provide business advice and guidance to, and coordinate closely with, cross-functional partners including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to manage a broad range of responsibilities spanning solicitations, capture, negotiations, and contract terms and obligations.  As an authorized and empowered representative of the Company, you will serve as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives, building effective working relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. You will coordinate resolution of contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, and ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions.  You will lead and support internal and external audits as needed, verifying compliance and ensuring final contract documents accurately reflect agreements reached in negotiations. You may also help plan and deliver training on contract practices across the Company, and will collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests. Basic Qualifications 
 - Demonstrated DoD Contracting Experience - Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration - Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline - Experience with FAR/DFARs - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Desired Skills 
 - Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written. - Should be detail and teamwork