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Contracts Management Senior (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin

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Fort Worth, TX
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Job Number 725732BR

Description:Contracts Management Senior (Level 3)

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
The Contracts Management Senior (Level 3) role within the ADP Contracts Team is responsible for leading and executing a broad range of contract lifecycle activities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. This position is ideally suited for a professional with 3+ years of contract management experience who can effectively manage contracts from capture through close-out while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support program execution, mitigate risk, and drive strong business outcomes through sound contract management practices.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, including capture, proposal, negotiation, execution, and close-out

- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and regulatory guidelines

- Partner with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, legal, and supply chain to support program objectives

- Support proposal development activities, including contract review, risk assessment, and terms and conditions analysis

- Administer and interpret contracts to ensure proper execution and alignment with customer requirements

- Identify and mitigate contractual risks while supporting business objectives

- Maintain accurate contract documentation and records throughout the lifecycle

- Support negotiations and communications with customers to resolve contract-related issues

- Provide guidance and support to program teams on contract-related matters

- Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and best practices

What's In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and proactive contracts professional with experience managing contracts across the full lifecycle in a dynamic environment. You bring a strong understanding of contract administration, compliance, and risk management, along with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

You have experience supporting proposals, negotiations, and contract execution, and you are comfortable interpreting contract language and communicating key requirements to stakeholders. You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

You are a strong communicator who builds relationships easily and contributes to team success, while remaining focused on delivering results that support both customer needs and business objectives.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.

Must be able to attain and maintain a Government Security Clearance (Top Secret).

3+ years related experience as a minimum
Desired Skills:
- Active Security Clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Familiarity with standard contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FPIF) and appropriate application
- Understanding of contract lifecycle management (proposal negotiation award administration closeout)
- Experience and proficiency in the following areas:
a) Proposal development and compliance matrices
b) Contract awards and definitization
c) Experienced in contract documentation and audit readiness
d) Modifications, change management, and ECPs
e) Ability to track deliverables, funding, and period of performance
f) Intellectual property protections and data rights assertion frameworks (e.g., DFARS 252.227 series)
g) Ability to identify contractual risks and escalate appropriately, including negotiation of customer Terms & Conditions negotiation support, limitation of liability and indemnification concepts
- Strong written and verbal communicator for tasks including contract summaries, and customer correspondence
- Demonstrated experiences in supporting proposals, contract awards, and post-award support
- Team player who desires collaborative environment working alongside program managers, finance teams, estimating and pricing roles, and legal counterparts
More exposure to pricing, BOEs, and execution strategy
- Financial acumen and understanding cost vs. price, fee/profit mechanics, basic estimating concepts, and BOEs
Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of initiative
- Ability to analyze contract funding, burn rates, and obligations
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 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: 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
group id: lckmtncx

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