Contracts Management Manager / Lvl 5 / Orlando, FL

Description:

You will be the Contract Management Manager for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) team. Our team is responsible for delivering high impact contracts that enable revolutionary defense systems and safeguard lives worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contract Management Manager you will be responsible for leading the contracts management function across the full contract lifecycle—capture, proposal, negotiations, award, and administration—while supervising a skilled team of contract professionals.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle from capture to award and administration
• Supervise and mentor a team of contract professionals
• Negotiate and finalize contract terms with partners and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements
• Drive strategic initiatives that support mission-critical programs

Why Join Us

This role places you at the heart of a critical defense program, where your leadership directly influences the success of cutting-edge missile systems. You’ll work with top-tier stakeholders, shape contract strategy, and contribute to safeguarding lives worldwide.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires selected candidate to possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with US Government and/or classified customers and contracts
• Experience with contract negotiations
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and documented application of acquisition regulations (FAR & DFARS)
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Focus on developing talent and training staff
• Proposal preparation experience

Desired Skills:

• 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
• Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) experience preferred
• Secret clearance preferred

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 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First